The New York State Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) law, which took effect August 5, 2026, establishes a process through which certain qualified individuals may request a prescription from an attending physician for medication to end their life. The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has updated the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the...

When a measles exposure occurs in a health care facility, the facility is often responsible for initial contact tracing to identify and notify individuals who may have been exposed. Depending on local health department (LHD) protocols, the facility may also need to monitor exposed individuals for symptoms throughout the risk period and coordinate follow-up as...

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) announced multiple updates during a recent webinar on its Year 1 Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) implementation progress. DOH reviewed each of the four Year 1 RHTP initiatives, including the Rural Community Health Integration (RCHI) initiative, which enables organizations to partner with rural hospitals and implement transformational...

President Donald Trump issued several executive orders, including on immigration enforcement, on his first day in office. Acting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Benjamine Huffman also issued a directive that rescinded an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy limiting enforcement in or near “sensitive” areas, including hospitals, churches, and schools. Additionally, DHS has indicated...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule barring the use of Federal matching funds under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for services it defines as “sex-rejecting procedures” for individuals under 18 (for Medicaid) and 19 (for CHIP). The rule is scheduled to go into effect on October...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the calendar year (CY) 2027 Medicare physician fee schedule (PFS) proposed rule, which includes significant payment reforms affecting the valuation of physician services. The proposed rule also includes policies designed to increase participation in accountable care organizations (ACOs). The combined financial impact of the proposed...