This week we held a Legislative Preview Webinar with IHA President & CEO Kevin Kerwin and the IHA Advocacy Team. You can access the presentation and webinar recording below.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
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The 2026 legislative session will be pivotal for healthcare providers across our region. The major priorities ahead include:
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Securing state backfill for the $3.7 billion MCO Tax shortfall to protect critical funding commitments
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Maximizing New York's share of the $50 billion Rural Hospital Transformation Fund
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Advancing regulatory reforms to reduce administrative burden
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Protecting revenue streams through 340B and Essential Plan changes
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Addressing the H-1B visa crisis impacting physician recruitment
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Advancing workplace violence prevention legislation
If you have questions about any of the topics covered, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team at kkirvin@iroquois.org.
