GNYHA has developed the attached Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) “calculator” to help facilities appropriately estimate ASC payment rates by HCPCS code. This file reflects the ASC payment rates effective April 1, 2026.

GNYHA has developed the attached outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) “calculator” to help facilities appropriately estimate hospital-specific OPPS payments. This file reflects the OPPS payment rates effective April 1, 2026.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued the Federal fiscal year (FY) 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) proposed rule. For FY 2027, CMS proposes a 2.4% net payment rate and multiple changes to the SNF quality reporting (QRP) and value-based purchasing (VBP) programs. CMS’s QRP proposals include removing...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, which begins October 1, 2026. The proposed rule includes a 2.4% increase in hospital operating payment rates and the first national mandatory bundled payment policy for hip and knee replacements....

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule requiring health care providers and health plans to adopt and use standardized electronic formats for claims attachments, replacing manual processes such as fax, mail, and portal uploads. The rule establishes technical standards for submitting and requesting claims-related documentation—an area where the Health Insurance...

The US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently opened the 2026 application cycle for facilities to become approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) sites and receive priority for enhanced health workforce support. HRSA will accept applications until May 19. The NHSC program provides scholarships and educational loan repayment to health care professionals—including physicians, nurses,...

The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a proposed rule intended to further discourage employers from hiring workers on an H-1B visa. The proposed rule would revise the methodology by which prevailing wage levels are determined for a variety of visa categories, including the H-1B visa. GNYHA is analyzing the potential impact of the...

From June 11 to July 19, numerous special events—including the FIFA World Cup, US Independence Day celebrations, the International Naval Review, and other annual summer events—will take place in the New York metropolitan area. GNYHA is working closely with our hospital members on preparedness activities and is coordinating with government agencies in New York City...

GNYHA provides members with the tools to develop and maintain a workforce that delivers high-quality patient care and biomedical innovations. This webpage highlights Federal and state funding opportunities currently accepting applications and details future funding opportunities for which members are eligible to apply. Open Funding Opportunities This section is updated regularly and features funding opportunities...