November 15, 2024 News Headlines

In addition to funding federal agencies, Congress must address expiring health provisions before the end of the year, including HANYS-supported priorities such as addressing cuts to the Medicaid DSH program, extending telehealth and other pandemic era flexibilities and stopping site-neutral payment reductions. Our letter speaks to the fiscal crisis currently playing out in the healthcare system and is a call to action for the New York congressional delegation to ensure our top priorities are addressed in this time of transition in Washington.

HANYS submitted comments to HHS and CMS on HHS’ proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026.

To achieve the greatest level of organizational success a board and CEO need to have a trusting partnership and be united as a team. Learn how to cultivate trust, openness and communication for a healthy partnership in the November edition of Trends.

Starting next year, the Worker’s Compensation Board will require providers to contract with an electronic submission partner to submit the CMS-1500 universal medical billing form on their behalf. Electronic submission of the CMS-1500 will become mandatory Aug. 1. Training for providers and payers will be available in the coming months.

Nursing home back-to-basics series: Site visit readiness
Nov. 18

HANYS’ Sepsis Program: Applying the CDC Hospital Sepsis Core Elements
Nov. 20 - April 16

Post-acute and continuing care quarterly meeting
Nov. 20

Latest updates on HIPAA, web tracking and state privacy laws
Nov. 21

Surgical Value Incubator: Identifying high-value solutions to improve surgical care
Nov. 22

Standing membership call on state and federal issues
Nov. 26

AHEI virtual showcase
Dec. 3 and 5

2024 Healthcare law review
Dec. 3

Microsoft Excel for healthcare professionals
Dec. 4