January 17, 2025 News Headlines

Ellis Medicine’s Family Room offers a unique alternative to the ER. A walk-in mental health center for adolescents and teens 10 to 17 years old, the Family Room treats patients in mental health crises in a warm, non-clinical setting. Learn more in our Member Spotlight.

With the current fiscal challenges impacting New York’s healthcare system, HANYS sent a letter urging Congress to act quickly to address our priorities in advance of a March 31 deadline before focusing on a reconciliation package. HANYS is working diligently with Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and our entire bipartisan delegation to ensure these provisions are addressed; we appreciate their efforts.

The CHIA is a great way to showcase your hospital’s commitment to community health improvement, celebrate your dedicated staff and recognize your community partners. Back this year — the winning CHIA program will be recognized in person at HANYS' Annual Membership Conference June 18-20! Learn more and submit your nomination on our awards page.

Standing membership call on state and federal issues
Jan. 21

Fiscal policy update call
Jan. 23

Fireside chat: How nursing homes can support and leverage their resident council
Jan. 23

Government relations update
Jan. 24

H5N1: Epidemiology, clinical care and emergency preparedness
Jan. 30

QI for the new year: Practice and application methodologies for achieving your QI goals
Jan. 31

Navigating state and federal surveys: Current environment and strategies for a success
Feb. 4

Enhanced barrier precautions in long term care: Successful implementation
Feb. 5

Regional state budget and policy briefing | Iroquois Healthcare Alliance
Feb. 6

Tips for meeting DOH cybersecurity regulations
Feb. 6

Regional state budget and policy briefing | Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association and Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council
Feb. 7