May 5, 2023 News Headlines

Every Role, Every Region shares findings from a fall 2022 workforce survey about the distressing nature of New York hospitals' and health systems' recruitment and retention challenges. We thank our members who participated and encourage all members to use this resource as context in conversations with state and federal policymakers.

“Medicaid rate increases of any kind are rare and greatly appreciated. Unfortunately, this budget also includes harmful policies that, for some hospitals and health systems, significantly reduce the positive impact of the critically important and long overdue rate investments.” Read the full statement from HANYS President Bea Grause, RN, JD, on our website.

Our new blog post urges Washington to do more to regulate and oversee Medicare Advantage plans, whose restrictive policies and practices harm enrollees and providers.

This week the governor signed the following bill into law:

• Dispensing of self-administered hormonal contraceptives (Chapter 128 of the Laws of 2023)

Please see our summary chart for a complete list of bills of interest that have passed both houses during the 2023 legislative session.

Beginning May 24, this four-part series helps hospitals and health systems implement best practices in diversity, equity and inclusion using a quality improvement framework. Register now to learn strategies to integrate DEI into your organization’s culture, foster accountability and measure impact.

This seven-week certificate program provides healthcare professionals the skills, insight and expertise to effectively lead their organizations. The Academy, running Sept. 18 – Nov. 7, combines HANYS’ nationally recognized data analytics excellence and in-depth healthcare system knowledge with the executive education and business expertise of Cornell External Education. Register now and get ready to up your leadership game.

Advancing capital, facilities and construction spend management
May 9

Government relations update
May 12

IPPS payment proposed rule webinar
May 15

Political Action Committee Compliance: Legal overview and best practices
May 16

HANYS standing membership call on state and federal issues
May 16

Strengthening your group purchasing program with Vizient and Finger Lakes Health
May 17

Partnering to improve dementia care: Alzheimer's Association and New York providers
May 18

DataGen insights on BPCI Advanced: Episode selection
May 24

AHEI DEI best practices series
May 24 – June 14

Promoting disability inclusion and equity: Approaches and best practices from Mount Sinai Health System
May 25

Government relations update
May 26