irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0FEDERAL ADVOCACY: HAWCNY AND ITS MEMBERS WORKED ALONGSIDE HANYS, NEW YORK'S ALLIED ASSOCIATIONS, AND THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE AN AGENDA THAT PROTECTED HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS FROM MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SPENDING REDUCTIONS AND ADVOCATED FOR LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS THAT SUPPORTED THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES. HAWCNY ALSO ADVOCATED FOR THE ADOPTION OF HEALTHCARE REFORMS THAT WOULD EXPAND ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE INSURANCE AND IMPROVE THE ABILITY OF PROVIDERS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.
- #2 $0HAWCNY WORKED IN VARIOUS WAYS TO PROMOTE COLLABORATION AMONG ITS HOSPITAL MEMBERS AND THEREBY ENHANCE PATIENT CARE, IMPROVE QUALITY, IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND REDUCE COSTS. SPECIFICALLY, HAWCNY ALSO ASSISTED AND SUPPORTED ITS HOSPITAL MEMBERS IN THE ERIE-NIAGARA COMBINED STATISTICAL AREA IN EVALUATING AND ORGANIZING THEIR WAGE INDEX REPORTS TO THE CENTERS FOR MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SERVICES. IN DOING SO, HAWCNY SUPPORTED HOSPITALS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO SECURE APPROPRIATE REIMBURSEMENT FOR HEALTHCARE STAFF WHICH ACTED AS A STABILIZING FACTOR IN ENSURING CONTINUED ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Federal Advocacy
Advances a policy agenda to protect healthcare providers from Medicare and Medicaid spending reductions, advocates for healthcare reforms to expand insurance access, and supports efficient healthcare delivery through collaboration with HANYS and the American Hospital Association.
Healthcare Collaboration Initiative
Promotes collaboration among hospital members to enhance patient care, improve quality, increase efficiency, reduce costs, and support interoperability efforts such as electronic medical record sharing through participation in HealthLink.
Wage Index Support Program
Assists hospital members in the Erie-Niagara Combined Statistical Area with evaluating and organizing wage index reports to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to secure appropriate reimbursement for healthcare staff.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Delivery Networks and Coalitions 1 activity
- Facilitation of best practice sharing and collaboration among healthcare membersFacilitates the exchange of information and promotes collaboration among member healthcare organizations to share best practices and advance regional healthcare delivery.
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Nursing Professional Development 1 activity
- Leadership development for emerging healthcare leadersSupports the development of emerging hospital and healthcare leaders within member organizations as part of capacity-building efforts.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Regional and state-level healthcare provider advocacyProvides regional advocacy for not-for-profit healthcare providers in Western and Central New York, including the Finger Lakes region, and represents their interests at the state and federal levels. Advocates to protect against Medicare and Medicaid spending reductions, expand insurance access, improve provider capacity, and support efficient, high-quality care delivery.
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Healthcare System Administrative Support 1 activity
- Technical assistance for healthcare reimbursement processesSupports hospital members in the Erie-Niagara region by assisting with the evaluation and submission of wage index reports to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to secure appropriate staff reimbursement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$436K
Contributions & grants$50K12%
Program service revenue$386K88%
Investment income$200%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$435K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$376K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.11M
Cash$1.30M
Investments$765K
Liabilities$1.68M
Net assets$431K
Liquid reserves57.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIE B GRAUSE | PRESIDENT | 1 | $1.40M |
| MARY KAY HAYES | CFO / COO | 1 | $542K |
| KENNETH SCHOETZ | VP, HANYS BUFFALO & ROCHES | 50 | $313K |
board members · 22
- ANDY DAVIS — VICE-CHAIR
- BETH HUGHES — DIRECTOR
- BRIAN DURNIOK — DIRECTOR
- CJ URLAUB — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL IRELAND — DIRECTOR
- DAVID KOBIS — DIRECTOR
- DONALD BOYD — DIRECTOR
- DR J CHAD TEETERS — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH WEIR — DIRECTOR
- FRANK KORICH — DIRECTOR (TO JULY)
- JAMES HELMS — SECRETARY
- JILL GRAZIANO — DIRECTOR (FROM JUNE)
- JILL OWENS — TREASURER (TO JUNE)
- JIM KENNEDY — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN LAWRENCE — CHAIR
- JOYCE MARKIEWICZ — DIRECTOR
- JUDY BAUMGARTNER — DIRECTOR
- KATHY PARINELLO — DIRECTOR (FROM OCTOBER)
- KEN MORRIS — DIRECTOR
- LAURA TURBIDE — DIRECTOR (FROM JUNE)
- MARK SHURTZ — DIRECTOR
- MARTIN BORYSZAK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 41
Who they work with
- Allegheny Health Network Partner — Partnership through board member affiliation with AHN Westfield Memorial Hospital
- American Hospital Association Partner — Worked alongside the American Hospital Association to advance federal policy agenda protecting healthcare providers and supporting healthcare delivery.
- Arnot Ogden Medical Center Partner — Member organization of the Healthcare Association of Western and Central New York
- Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Partner — Partnership through board member’s role as chief executive officer
- Bradford Regional Medical Center Partner — Partnership through inclusion in Upper Allegheny Health System leadership
- Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Inc. Partner — Partnership through board member’s appointment as president and CEO
- Buffalo General Medical Center Partner — Member organization of the Healthcare Association of Western and Central New York
- Buffalo General Medical Center Partner — Partnership through board member’s role as president
- Catholic Health Partner — Partnership through board member leadership at Sisters of Charity Hospital and St. Joseph Campus
- Cayuga Health System Partner — Partnership through board member’s role as vice president of operations
- DeGraff Medical Park Partner — Partnership through board member’s role as president of DeGraff Medical Park
- Erie County Medical Center Partner — Member organization of the Healthcare Association of Western and Central New York
- Erie County Medical Center Corporation Partner — Pursues joint initiatives and strategic collaborations with ECMC
- Gates Vascular Institute Partner — Partnership through board member’s role as president of BGMC/GVI
- Geneva General Hospital Partner — Partnership through board member’s prior leadership role in Finger Lakes Health, which operates Geneva General Hospital
- Great Lakes Cancer Care Collaborative Partner — Partnership developed through board member’s leadership at Kaleida Health
- Great Lakes Integrated Network Partner — Partnership developed through board member’s leadership at Kaleida Health
- HANYS Partner — Collaborated with HANYS and other allied associations on federal advocacy efforts to protect healthcare providers and advance healthcare reform.
- HealthLink Coalition — Participated as a member of the Advisory Council of HealthLink to encourage electronic medical record transferability among hospital members in Western New York.
- Healthcare Association of New York State Partner — HAWCNY is an affiliate of the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS).
- Heritage Ministries Partner — Partnership through board member’s prior role as chief operating officer
- Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital Partner — Partnership through board member’s role as vice president of operations
- Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home Partner — Partnership through board member’s prior role as CFO for the nursing home
- John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital Partner — Member organization of the Healthcare Association of Western and Central New York
- Kaleida Health Partner — Collaborates with Kaleida Health on strategic initiatives and joint healthcare services
- Kaleida Health Partner — Member organization of the Healthcare Association of Western and Central New York
- Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Partner — Partnership through board member’s role as president
- Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital Partner — Partnership through board member’s role as president
- Olean General Hospital Partner — Partnership through inclusion in Upper Allegheny Health System and Kaleida Health affiliation
- Rochester General Hospital Partner — Member organization of the Healthcare Association of Western and Central New York
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strategies · 1
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Healthcare Improvementmethodology: collaborative_healthcare_networkBy fostering collaboration among member hospitals and healthcare organizations, we improve patient care, enhance quality, increase efficiency, and reduce system-wide costs, because coordinated action strengthens regional capacity and aligns incentives for shared outcomes.