The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has issued the attached “Dear Administrator Letter (DAL)” on the requirement to adopt and submit a hospital clinical staffing plan by 12:00 p.m. on July 1. For this year’s submission, similar to prior years, hospitals are required to submit their clinical staffing plans via the Health Electronic...

I am pleased to share an AI Governance Policy template that GNYHA has developed in collaboration with members. We are providing this resource to support you as you develop and refine your own approaches to AI governance. Since 2023, GNYHA has convened an AI Advisory Group to learn how you are using AI and to...

The US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently opened applications for health care professionals who provide direct substance use disorder (SUD) treatment or recovery support services. The SUD Treatment and Recovery loan repayment program (STAR LRP) helps facilities located in areas of the country most affected by SUD to recruit and retain an SUD...

After a nearly two-month delay, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have reached an agreement on the health care provisions in the New York State fiscal year (SFY) 2026-27 budget, which includes critical investments for hospitals and nursing homes. The Legislature is expected to begin voting on the key health bills later today....

The Social Care for All Needs Medical Education (SCAN ME) Academy is a module series designed to be an educational resource that engages learners to ensure that the future physician workforce is prepared to consider social determinants of health and health-related social needs and the impact that they have on patients’ health and health outcomes....

In the midst of the finalization of the State budget, the so-called Fair Pricing Act (A.2140-B/S.705-B, Jackson/Krueger) has been placed on the New York State Assembly’s Health Committee agenda for Wednesday, May 27. In response to this troubling development, we must mobilize immediately and voice our strong opposition to the bill. This rapidly advancing bill...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its Medicaid State Directed Payments (SDPs) and Medicaid Fee-for-Service (FFS) Targeted Medicaid Practitioner Payments Proposed Rule. It provides implementation guidance for HR 1 SDP changes and recommends additional Medicaid payment policy revisions that align with the Administration’s directive to eliminate Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse....

Retreat: May 21-22 Cover Page Powerpoint Related Materials CQFP May 2026 Retreat Agenda n/a Faculty Bios, May 2026 Effective Use and Socialization of Data Data Use in Quality Improvement: Practical and “Social” Considerations (Rohit Bhalla) n/a Using PI Tools to Lead Change Part I & II Using Performance Improvement Tools to Lead Change (Fran Ganz-Lord,...