The legislation would make two changes to the distribution policy for both programs: Change the definition of Category One (for rural hospitals) to include only geographically rural hospitals by deleting the reference to hospitals that qualify as rural referral centers. The policy is assumed to be retroactive to the enactment of both CAAs (2021 and...

On May 1, UnitedHealth Group (UHG) CEO Andrew Witty appeared before two Congressional committees and committed to multiple forms of relief for health care providers impacted by the Change Healthcare cyberattack. Today, in a letter to Mr. Witty (attached), I urged him to honor those commitments and informed him that GNYHA would communicate the available...

This directory has been prepared by GNYHA to facilitate communications among providers and key government agencies in advance of and during emergencies. The first part of the directory contains contact information for numerous local, state, and Federal agencies; private agencies such as the American Red Cross; and other key services. This information also appears on...

Today, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) announced that enrollment for the Medical Indemnity Fund (MIF) is closed until further notice. Pending applications will be rejected if they have not received an affirmative response. DOH is required by law to suspend MIF enrollments if the fund’s estimated liabilities exceed 80% of the fund’s...

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) issued a reminder to all facilities covered under New York Codes, Rules and Regulations, Title 10, Section 2.59, that they are required to report the number and percentage of personnel vaccinated against influenza for the current season by June 28. There are two options to satisfy the...

The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) has announced the Fiscal Year 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program to improve facility security. This program allows facilities to apply for funding that meets certain security-related initiatives, which include exercises, trainings, equipment (e.g., enhanced lighting, reinforced barriers), and other systems or services. The...

Additional Materials Date RCA Session Pre-work April 11, 2024   Cover Page PowerPoint PDF Related Materials Welcome Letter n/a Who We Are Key Dates 2024-25 March Retreat Faculty 2024-25 Fellows Contact List 2024-25 Fellows Bio Booklet Faculty Bio Booklet CQFP March 2024 Retreat Agenda n/a n/a Evolution of Health Care Quality and Patient Safety The...