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
The 2026 legislative session will be pivotal for healthcare providers across our region. The major priorities ahead include:
Securing state backfill for the $3.7 billion MCO Tax shortfall to protect critical funding commitments
Maximizing New York's share of the $50 billion Rural Hospital Transformation Fund
Advancing regulatory reforms to reduce administrative burden
Protecting revenue streams through 340B and Essential Plan changes
Addressing the H-1B visa crisis impacting physician recruitment
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.