New York State Public Health Law 2805-y requires hospitals and diagnostic and treatment centers to have policies and procedures in place for the identification, assessment, and appropriate treatment and referral of persons suspected to be human trafficking victims. It also requires the training of a wide array of staff, including clinical and security personnel, in…

In the United States, one hundred people lose their lives each day due to firearms, with many more injured. Public health approaches and health care-based interventions are key to reducing firearm injury risk. This May 7 webinar will feature programs designed to reduce the risk of firearm injuries at two health systems. Chethan Sathya, MD,…

New York State Public Health Law 2805-y requires hospitals and diagnostic and treatment centers to have policies and procedures in place for the identification, assessment, and appropriate treatment and referral of persons suspected to be human trafficking victims. It also requires the training of a wide array of staff, including clinical and security personnel, in…

The session will help attendees understand what is required to deploy and use an effective threat hunting program. An attacker who employs an advanced persistent threat-style attack can remain on your network for 200 days. Despite the deployment of cybersecurity detection and monitoring technologies, the attacker blends into the system and remains unnoticed. In many…

GNYHA will host a May 14 webinar on strategies to improve patient access to ambulatory specialty services, reduce delayed appointments, and address communication challenges. Presenters will discuss patient access initiatives that incorporate electronic consultations (eConsults) and enhanced referrals in an overall strategy to improve communication and coordination between primary and specialty care. GNYHA also will…

Since the January 6 attack on the US Capital, there has been increased awareness of the threat posed by violent extremism. In lieu of GNYHA’s May Emergency Preparedness Coordinating Council meeting, we are inviting all interested members to join a webinar developed by the Department of Homeland Security Office of Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention,…

On May 25, GNYHA will hold a webinar to obtain member comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Request for Information (RFI) on Closing the Health Equity Gap in CMS Hospital Quality Programs, as well as other health equity provisions in the CMS fiscal year (FY) 2022 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS)…