GNYHA is writing to highlight New York State Department of Health (DOH) evacuation requirements addressing coastal storm preparedness and available resources for hospital and nursing home members for the 2026 season. As noted in DOH’s January 16, 2026 “Dear Administrator Letter” (attached), all New York City hospitals, nursing homes, and adult care facilities are required...

In response to the ongoing New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) strike, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has again extended the declaration of emergency that she issued in early January. The executive order (EO) runs through and including February 10 and applies to the Bronx, Manhattan, and contiguous counties. The EO continues suspension of the...

In response to the ongoing New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) strike, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has again extended the declaration of emergency that she issued in early January. The executive order (EO) runs through and including February 8 and applies to the Bronx, Manhattan, and contiguous counties. The EO continues suspension of the...

GNYHA seeks hospitals, health systems, and continuing care facilities to participate in our Summer Enrichment Program (SEP), an internship that promotes excellence in health care management and supports hospitals’ and health systems’ commitment to providing culturally competent and effective care to all the communities the facility serves. I am asking GNYHA member institutions to participate...

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...

GNYHA has submitted comments in response to two Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rules. The first proposed rule would establish a new hospital Condition of Participation barring Medicare eligibility for hospitals that provide certain services to children and adolescents with gender dysphoria (CoP Rule), and the second would bar Federal matching funds...

We have spent most of the past year describing HR 1’s massive $8 billion cut to New York hospitals that will unfold over the next few years and GNYHA’s ongoing efforts to mitigate that impact. Now, as you brace for myriad challenges in 2026, we are spotlighting an HR 1 provision that will benefit your...

This bulletin summarizes recent GNYHA policy and operational updates that impact hospital community affairs. All-Member Issues GNYHA Convenes Community Affairs Forum On January 30, GNYHA convened its Community Affairs Forum. The agenda covered the latest policy and operational news from Washington, D.C., Albany, and New York City impacting hospital community affairs and ensuring access for...

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...