As the One Big Beautiful Bill Act causes hospitals and health care providers to face unprecedented cuts and states historic budget shortfalls, it is more important than ever to engage with your elected officials on every level of government: Federal, State, and local. Whether at the Capitol, in Albany, or at City Hall, elected officials...

United Hospital Fund (UHF) is now accepting applications for a new two-year learning collaborative, Improving Outcomes for All: Closing Gaps in Chronic Disease Management. UHF will invite five New York City primary care practices to participate. Participants will identify the chronic health conditions most relevant to their patient populations and track and measure progress toward...

Although we have received no reports of immigration enforcement actions at our member organizations, we are aware of an increase in the authorities accompanying patients to hospitals for medical attention as enforcement has increased in various parts of the country. While this scenario is not uncommon, GNYHA recommends that you review your policies and procedures...

President Donald Trump issued several executive orders, including on immigration enforcement, on his first day in office. Acting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Benjamine Huffman also issued a directive that rescinded an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy limiting enforcement in or near “sensitive” areas, including hospitals, churches, and schools. Additionally, DHS has indicated...

GNYHA is conducting the attached three-month survey (January-March 2026) to gather information about your experience with Mental Hygiene Law (MHL) proceedings. The survey is only relevant to hospitals with inpatient units and programs that are licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). We have long advocated for expanding the use of...

This GNYHA-developed resource contains enrollment figures across the following plan types: Medicare Advantage, Child Health Plus, Health & Recovery Plans (HARP), Medicaid Managed Care including HARP, Managed Long Term Care (MLTC), Medicaid Advantage, and HIV/SNP. The data is aggregated and compiled from the Department of Health and values are calculated on a rolling monthly and...

GNYHA has developed Social Care for All Needs Medical Education (SCAN ME) Academy, a set of e-learning modules for residents and medical students. SCAN ME Academy aims to ensure that the future physician workforce understands social determinants of health and health-related social needs and their potential impact on patients’ health outcomes. Each of the six...

GNYHA’s Tracker captures AI-related legislative and regulatory activities, as well as major policy developments that may be of interest to hospitals. This resource is organized by national, New York State, and New York City efforts. It will be updated quarterly. Last update: December 15, 2025.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a GNYHA-supported workplace violence prevention bill (A.203B/S.5294B) into law. The new law includes provisions collectively proposed by GNYHA, the New York American College of Emergency Physicians, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, and the New York State Nurses Association. I am grateful to the Governor for recognizing the bill’s...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that the New York State Department of Health and Dormitory Authority of the State of New York awarded more than $300 million in Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program (STP) IV and V funding to 22 health information technology (HIT) and cybersecurity projects and initiatives statewide. Awards and...