Advancing the health of individuals and communities by providing leadership, representation, and service to health providers and systems across the entire continuum of care. The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) is proud to be the only association that represents and advocates on behalf of all New York's hospitals and health systems at all levels of the federal and state government. HANYS has access to policy leaders, regardless of their political affiliation, and is an integral player in health policy discussions. Based just outside Albany, New York, HANYS also communicates the members' concerns and positions to New York and national media in support of the Association's legislative and regulatory initiatives. Connect with us: @hanyscomm http://www.facebook.com/HealthcareAssociation Press resources: http://www.hanys.org/press/