October 14, 2022 News Headlines
- HANYS’ AHEI collaborative supports NY hospitals’ health equity work
- Biden administration acts to lower drug costs, extends PHE
- How trustees can help raise cybersecurity awareness
- Hurricane relief fund helps hospital employees in Florida
- New York State of Health announces open enrollment
- Upcoming events
HANYS’ AHEI collaborative supports NY hospitals’ health equity work
New York hospitals aren’t just talking about health equity, they’re actively working to achieve it. Learn how HANYS’ Advancing Healthcare Excellence and Inclusion learning collaborative is supporting a cohort of hospitals across the state in their work to identify and address healthcare disparities in our latest blog post.
Biden administration acts to lower drug costs, extends PHE
President Biden signed an Executive Order this morning directing HHS to explore actions to lower prescription drug costs, building on reforms enacted earlier this year as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Yesterday, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency for another 90 days, extending key waivers and flexibilities including those related to telehealth and expanded coverage, 20% add-on payments to hospitals for treatment of COVID-19 patients and increased federal matching rate to states.
How trustees can help raise cybersecurity awareness
Hospitals and health systems are prime targets for cyberattacks, and their executives and boards need to be proactive and monitor cybersecurity threats. Learn how to increase awareness by engaging in a Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign in the October edition of Trends.
Hurricane relief fund helps hospital employees in Florida
The Florida Hospital Association has established the Health Care Heroes Relief Fund to provide immediate financial support to hospital employees displaced by Hurricane Ian. The funds will help impacted employees with housing and living expenses, healthcare needs and transportation. Learn more and donate online.
New York State of Health announces open enrollment
Insurance plans available through the New York State of Health marketplace for 2023 have been announced, with open enrollment running Nov. 16 – Jan. 31. One in three New Yorkers is enrolled in coverage through the marketplace, which offers expanded federal tax credits for those enrolled in qualified health plans for 2023.
Upcoming events
HANYS' fiscal policy update call
Oct. 20
Government relations update call
Oct. 21
Standing membership call
Oct. 25
SWAT 2022 The Managed Care Game: How to be a player
Oct. 27, Nov. 10 and Dec. 1
Joint Commission Resources Continuous Service Readiness workshop
Oct. 27 – 28
Fall 2022 Healthcare Middle Manager Virtual Training
Nov. 2 – 3
Preventing and responding to aggressive patient behavior, part two
Nov. 3, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8
