May 27, 2022 News Headlines

Many of New York’s hospitals and health systems can expect new elected officials representing their communities next year. HANYS’ interactive redistricting tool compares existing congressional district lines and the hospitals within them to the updated lines under which candidates will be elected in November and take office in January 2023.

This week, several bills passed both houses of the Legislature and are now awaiting delivery to Gov. Hochul, including:

• OMIG reforms (A.7889-A/S.4486-B)
• Surgical smoke policies (A.9974/S.8869)
• Enhanced safety net hospital definition (A.3511-A/S.3530-A)
• OB and midwifery medical liability premium reduction (A.8392-A/S.3010-A)
• PACE program oversight (A.9542/S.8903)

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

Moving the HANYS Annual Membership Conference to a fully virtual event allows us to tackle important issues together while you stay close to your hospitals and health systems where you’re needed most. Register today for our June 16 – 17 event packed with dynamic sessions about bolstering your workforce, achieving health equity, supporting age-friendly care and advancing healthcare’s digital transformation.

CHIA recognizes the innovative work done by member hospitals, health systems and community partners to improve the health and well-being of their communities. Don’t let your work go unrecognized! Submit your nomination by June 6.

Their multi-pronged approach to increasing support for their team’s mental and emotional well-being includes staff wellness stations, wellness rounds, aromatherapy, handmade affirmation cards and wellness groups. Learn more in our Member Spotlight.

The fact sheet from NYC Health + Hospitals gives an overview of the disease as well as recommendations for screening, testing and treatment. Providers should continue to monitor DOH and CDC for updated information.

The letter reviews known medical supply shortages, offers advice for hospitals on conservation measures and recommends interfacility reallocation where surpluses exist.

The season, which usually runs October through May, has been extended because of elevated, widespread influenza activity throughout New York state. Updated influenza surveillance and links to prevention and control information are available in the DOH advisory.

2019 Medicaid DSH audit kick-off webinar
June 2

Standing membership call
June 7

Condition critical: The emergency department liability experience
June 8

AHEI virtual learning series
June 8 – Dec. 8

Making sense of public hospital quality ratings for healthcare trustees
June 9

Improving health equity: Leadership considerations for moving beyond "standing in solidarity"
June 9

HANYS government relations update call
June 10

HANYS’ 53rd Annual Membership Conference
June 16 – 17