The GNYHA Board of Governors met on February 20, 2003, and took the following actions:

• Heard a detailed analysis of the impact of the 2003-04 NYS Executive Budget Proposal on hospitals and continuing care providers;

• Was updated on GNYHA's multifaceted advocacy agenda to oppose the proposed State health care cutbacks and was briefed about a number of upcoming events including a March 13 event for trustees of hospitals and nursing homes that will be co-hosted by GNYHA, the Association for a Better New York, and the United Hospital Fund; the March 12 lobby day in Albany coordinated by HANYS, GNYHA, and other associations; and a huge rally in Albany on April 1 sponsored by the Healthcare Education Project, a joint initiative of 1199/SEIU and GNYHA;

• Approved a proposal to create a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit GNYHA affiliate called the Continuing Care Leadership Coalition (see story on page 4);

• Was advised that the ACGME has adopted its own set of resident working hour standards, effective July 1, 2003;

• Discussed a potential Federal health insurance tax credit demonstration project;

• Heard an update on the provisions of an anticipated interim final rule regarding changes in the computation of Medicare outlier payments; and

• Approved applications for institutional membership from Stamford Health System and St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital.