New York State Health Facilities Association

04/30/2026

"Albany does not need a new task force or a years-long study to understand this problem. The data is clear."

If New York is serious about protecting quality of care, Medicaid reimbursement must reflect the actual cost of delivering that care today.

"That means recognizing today’s workforce realities, today’s regulatory environment, and today’s resident population. It means aligning funding with the standards the state itself requires. And it means stabilizing a system that families across New York depend on when they are making some of the hardest decisions of their lives."

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At the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, in Queens, our residents aren’t a budget line. They are people — with families, histories,

04/29/2026

Albany will welcome national voices in healthcare this June!

American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living's Clifton J. Porter II, LaShuan M. Bethea, & Rachel Reeves are bringing their expertise to the NYSHFA | NYSCAL Annual Conference & Expo on June 3-4, offering valuable perspectives for providers, executives, administrators, and healthcare leaders preparing for what comes next.

Your peers are already registering. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of it. Register today: https://bit.ly/4vnGn82

2 Weeks Left to SAVE on Room Accommodations. Ends May 11

04/28/2026

On June 3, something special is happening for skilled nursing and assisted living leaders in Albany.

Peter Murphy Lewis is bringing his keynote, 100 Jobs, One Truth, to the Annual Conference & Expo. After working 100 jobs, from window washer to skydiving instructor to working alongside CNAs for a caregiving documentary, he discovered one powerful truth: the story inside the work is everything.

Join us for an opening session you will not forget and a conference for the leaders shaping the future of long-term care.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4vnGn82

→ June 3–4, 2026
→ Crowne Plaza – The Desmond Hotel | Albany, NY
→ 11 CEUs | SNF & AL

04/27/2026

𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬

The healthcare workplace keeps changing, and employers are expected to keep up. Join us tomorrow for this live webinar covering the employment risks affecting healthcare organizations right now, including restrictive covenants, employee leave protections, and worker classification with a presenter. Graig Zappia, Esq.

April 28 | 10 am | 1.5 CEUs

Don't miss out; secure your connection » https://bit.ly/4vVuLsY

04/27/2026

Happy Monday! As you map out the week ahead, make sure the Annual Conference & Expo is on your radar.

In just a day and a half, you’ll earn 11 CEUs and hear from 15+ national and New York experts focused on the conversations that matter most: what’s changing, what’s coming, and what actions leaders should take now.

Don’t miss New York’s premier long-term care event this June, built for leaders like you. Your peers are already registering: https://bit.ly/4vnGn82

Save $75 for first-time attendees!

04/23/2026

“Not adjusted for inflation. Not aligned with today’s labor market. Not reflective of the real cost of care in 2026.”

Stephen Hanse, President & CEO, makes the case for why dignity in aging should never depend on outdated Medicaid math. When reimbursement is based on 2007 costs, providers are being asked to meet 2026 realities with a system built for another era.

A stronger investment in long-term care means stronger access, stronger communities, and the ability for older New Yorkers to age with the dignity they deserve. Read Stephen Hanse’s latest op-ed. https://bit.ly/4tqH6DQ

Across the state, nursing homes are being asked to deliver high-quality care in a system that is fundamentally out of date. Medicaid reimbursement rates,

04/22/2026

New York’s nursing homes must remain part of the budget solution. As state leaders weigh next steps, Stephen Hanse, President & CEO of NYSHFA | NYSCAL, made the stakes clear: after more than 15 years of disinvestment, providers need meaningful support now.

“We really need to look at the more than 15 years of disinvestment in nursing homes,” he said. “As nursing home beds close, we’re seeing backups in hospitals; we’re seeing longer wait times. It’s really rippling across the health care continuum, so we need a solid investment in nursing homes in this budget.”

There are growing calls for help across the health care spectrum amid concerns over the impact of federal Medicaid cuts.

04/21/2026

For 25 years, the Foundation for Quality Care has invested in the people behind long-term care, supporting New York’s nursing professionals through education, scholarships, and opportunity.

This year, we’re proud to expand that impact by adding a fifth scholarship. Every gift helps a caregiver continue their education, grow as a leader, and strengthen the care delivered to residents and families.

In honor of our 25th anniversary, we’re inviting supporters to make a symbolic $25 gift. It’s a simple and meaningful way to celebrate this milestone while investing in the next generation of nurse leaders.

Make your gift today & help shape what’s next for care.

» https://bit.ly/4bxbAO9

04/21/2026

The voices shaping long-term care are traveling to Albany.

This year’s Annual Conference & Expo brings together a standout lineup of leaders who are driving the conversations that matter most right now.

Join NYSHFA | NYSCAL June 3–4 for top-level insight, meaningful connections, and key takeaways you can facilitate immediately.

11 CEUs | 15+ Speakers | Skilled Nursing + Assisted Living
Member savings end April 24.

Be in the room » https://bit.ly/4vnGn82

04/20/2026

New York’s long-term care leaders are coming together in Albany to shape what’s next—statewide & nationally.

Providers are registering every day. Don’t miss your chance to join the discussion on where healthcare is headed.

Save $100 through April 24 (members only).

11 CEUs | 15+ speakers | SNF & AL tracks

Final Extension → Register Now: https://bit.ly/4vnGn82

04/20/2026

Final Call! Tomorrow’s webinar starts @ 10 AM. Join us for an important compliance update focused on OMIG audits & Assisted Living Program oversight.

April 21 | 1.5 CEUs | 10 am – 11:30 am

→ Secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4cJSq7g

04/17/2026

𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋! 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 $𝟐𝟓 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐆 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐆 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥 - 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 O'Connell and Aronowitz

→ Secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4vtqKMf