April 14, 2023 News Headlines

With budget negotiations still underway, we’re urging lawmakers to continue to stand against the executive budget’s damaging proposed policies and funding cuts and enact critical investments in the final 2023-2024 state budget. The future of our state’s hospitals and health systems depends on their bold action.

AI is changing the face of healthcare. The April edition of Trends explores opportunities and threats presented by ChatGPT and similar emerging technology in the healthcare field and how trustees can help their organizations prepare for further integration.

HANYS’ Healthcare Middle Manager Virtual Training program — May 3 and 4 — equips new and seasoned middle managers with tools to successfully lead your department and achieve your organization’s strategic goals. Register now!

According to the guidance, costs incurred after the public health emergency ends May 11 will not be eligible for COVID-19 Public Assistance funding. However, FEMA will provide an additional 90 days after the PHE for completion of work related to demobilization, disposition and disposal activities. Additionally, FEMA has extended the COVID-19-related employee support costs deadline until June 30; a process for hospitals to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for these newly eligible expenses is not yet finalized.

We Ask Because We Care: Sexual orientation and gender identity data
April 17

HANYS standing membership call
April 18

Joint HANYS and GNYHA briefing with Office of Victims’ Services on storage of sexual offense evidence kits
April 18

Fiscal policy update call
April 20

HANYS’ events during AHA’s annual meeting
April 24

We Ask Because We Care: Social determinants of health data
April 24

Antibiotic stewardship update: The CDC perspective
April 27

Government relations update
April 28

HANYS standing membership call on state and federal issues
May 2

Healthcare Middle Manager Virtual Training
May 3 – 4