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March 4, 2022 News Headlines

See how hospitals near you support your community, economy

Our latest blog post highlights the many ways hospitals continue to make significant positive impacts – even in the midst of COVID-19 disruption – and the need for federal and state support for New York hospitals and healthcare organizations.

Spotlight on Nathan Littauer Hospital

They reduced hypoglycemic events by 87% through a multidisciplinary team approach — implementing a nurse-driven, anti-hypoglycemic treatment protocol and order set, increasing education and standardizing team review. Learn more in our Member Spotlight.

Biden unveils healthcare proposals

The president proposed expansive nursing home reforms, strategies to address the mental health crisis and efforts to advance health equity across the country  in conjunction with his State of the Union address. The president also outlined his COVID-19 response plan to protect against and treat COVID-19, prepare for new variants, avoid shutdowns and fight the virus abroad. 

State legislative activity

This week, the following bill passed both houses of the Legislature and is awaiting delivery to Gov. Hochul: 

  • Emergency medical services training (A.7686/S.7144) 

The following chapter amendments were signed into law: 

  • Health equity impact assessment/Certificate of Need application (Chapter 137 of the Laws of 2022) 
  • Antimicrobial stewardship programs (Chapter 83 of the Laws of 2022) 
  • Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act amendment (Chapter 136 of the Laws of 2022) 
  • Medicaid coverage for mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists (Chapter 97 of the Laws of 2022) 
  • Essential support person for hospitalized individuals (Chapter 42 of the Laws of 2022) 
  • Reporting on excessive alcohol consumption and opioid overuse data (Chapter 113 of the Laws of 2022) 
  • Air ambulance services (Chapter 61 of the Laws of 2022) 
  • Screening newborns for genetic disorders (Chapter 70 of the Laws of 2022) 
  • Midwifery birth centers (Chapter 127 of the Laws of 2022) 
  • Reimagining long-term care task force (Chapter 103 of the Laws of 2022) 
  • Study on medical care during COVID-19 pandemic (Chapter 122 of the Laws of 2022) 

Please see our summary chart for a complete list of bills of interest that have passed both houses during the 2022 legislative session. 

WCB webinars explore CMS-1500

The Workers’ Compensation Board’s new webinar series provides an overview of CMS-1500, including payer objections to bills, how and when to file a dispute for non-payment and FAQ. Learn more about the CMS-1500 initiative on the WCB website.

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