February 24, 2023 News Headlines
- 60,000 delay days: HANYS releases complex case discharge delay data collection pilot report
- New HANYS and GNYHA campaign urges support for on-time payment for emergency services
- Spotlight on Erie County Medical Center
- Last chance: Register now for HANYS Advocacy Day
- CMS opens portal for COVID-19 PHE inquiries
- Upcoming events
60,000 delay days: HANYS releases complex case discharge delay data collection pilot report
Results of HANYS’ 2022 complex case discharge delay data collection pilot, released this week, showed that 52 New York hospitals reported 1,115 patients experiencing a total of about 60,000 delay days between April 1 and June 30, 2022, with $169 million in associated costs. HANYS has shared the pilot findings and recommendations with policymakers and will continue our work to develop policy solutions and strategies to address this longstanding challenge.
New HANYS and GNYHA campaign urges support for on-time payment for emergency services
Many big, enormously profitable insurance companies often deny hospitals payment for medically necessary, covered emergency services. Gov. Hochul included a common-sense plan in her executive budget to ensure health insurers pay hospitals on time for emergency services they’ve already provided. Your advocacy is needed: Urge your state legislators to support the governor’s proposal as part of the final SFY 2023-2024 budget. Learn more at stoptheirdelays.com.
Spotlight on Erie County Medical Center
They’re working to eliminate health disparities, poor health outcomes and hospital readmissions through their Transition of Care and Complex Care Management Program. Partnering with community organizations, their integrated interdisciplinary team provides clinical social support rooted in coordination, patient-centered access, transition management and community collaboration. Learn more in our Member Spotlight.
Last chance: Register now for HANYS Advocacy Day
There’s still time to register to attend HANYS 2023 Healthcare Advocacy Day virtually (in-person registration has closed). Connect with state legislators on healthcare budget and advocacy priorities. Register today to join us March 1!
CMS opens portal for COVID-19 PHE inquiries
All 1135 waivers and/or public health emergency-related inquiries should be submitted through the CMS portal.
Upcoming events
2023 Healthcare Advocacy Day
March 1
Boost first case on-time starts using Lean Process Improvement
March 2
Successfully administer staff education: Live careLearning webinar
March 7
HANYS standing membership call on state and federal issues
March 7
Assessing pediatric claims risks in your organization
March 8
2023 Health Information Management User Group meeting
March 9
Government relations update
March 10
Everything you need to know about compliance and E-waste recycling and destruction
March 15
