December 8, 2023 News Headlines

HANYS’ updated economic and community benefit analyses once again show New York’s hospitals and health systems provide vital healthcare services and community benefits. They also serve as powerful, irreplaceable economic engines and top employers in their local communities and for the entire state. View reports at the hospital, health system, region, congressional district, State Senate and Assembly district level to see the direct impact in your area.

This week, HANYS submitted comments to the FDA on their Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests proposed rule.

This week’s update includes proposed regulations on hospital cybersecurity and educational requirements for certified emergency medical services providers. Stay up to date on recent regulatory activities with HANYS’ regulatory chart.

A leading medical technology company, Mediktor’s AI medical chatbot helps hospitals and health systems with triage and pre-diagnosis. Learn how they can improve access while enabling more efficient care navigation on the HANYS Marketplace® website.

CMS issued two new FAQ documents on the NSA’s independent dispute resolution process (available here and here). The agency clarified that the language of the NSA and non-vacated guidance will govern the disputes until there is new rulemaking. The NSA says items or services may be considered jointly as part of a single determination only if they are “related to the treatment of a similar condition.” CMS did not expand on what that phrase means but said that the IDR entities have the sole responsibility for determining whether a batched dispute meets the remaining regulatory and statutory standards.

The fundamentals of project chartering and design
Dec. 12

2024 Government relations advocacy strategy session
Dec. 12

2023 Healthcare law review
Dec. 13

An update on antibiotic resistance across New York state: Regroup, respond, prevent
Dec. 14