New regulations requiring physicians and laboratories to report persons with HIV infection, HIV-related illness, and AIDS to the NYS Department of Health (DOH) will become effective on June 1, 2000. The regulations also require the reporting of certain contact information. The regulations implement the HIV reporting and partner notification legislation that was enacted into law in 1998. On March 17, 1999, DOH first published proposed regulations in the State Register for public comment. GNYHA provided comments during that public comment period. On December 15, 1999, DOH published in the State Register revised proposed regulations. The final regulations do not differ from the December 15 publication of the proposed regulations.

Satellite Broadcast: On May 12, 2000, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., DOH will hold a satellite broadcast for physicians on the new requirements. Interested facilities should contact Maria Santostefano at (518) 262-6864.

GNYHA Briefings: GNYHA will hold three briefings (see below), for members only, at which DOH representatives will present information on implementing the regulations and will answer questions. For more information, contact Doris Varlese, and to register, contact Adele Danahy, both at GNYHA.

Briefing I	Briefing II	Briefing III
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2000 Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: GNYHA Board Room, 555 West 57 Street, 15th Floor Will focus on the responsibilities of GNYHA member laboratories that conduct HIV testing.	Date: Monday, May 1, 2000 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: GNYHA Conference Center, 555 West 57 Street, 15th Floor Will focus on the general requirements of the new regulations.	Date: Monday, May 15, 2000 Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: GNYHA Conference Center, 555 West 57 Street, 15th Floor Will cover the general requirements and include a component on occupational exposures.