Maintaining Access to New York's Healthcare System in the Face of Federal Uncertainty

On April 20, 2026, the Government Law Center at Albany Law School presented the final program of the 2026 Warren M. Anderson ’40 Legislative Series, “Maintaining Access to New York’s Healthcare System in the Face of Federal Uncertainty.” Panelists discussed the impact of recent changes to federal law and policy on healthcare access in New York State, with a focus on provisions in H.R. 1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act, enacted in July 2025. The discussion addressed changes to Medicaid and Medicare, as well as impacts of these federal actions on vulnerable populations, healthcare facilities and service providers, and the healthcare workforce. The discussion was moderated by Amy Kellogg, Esq. ’02 — Partner and Government Practice Group Leader at Harter Secrest & Emery and Chair of the Advisory Board of the Government Law Center at Albany Law School. Panelists included: • Erin Kate Calicchia, Esq. ’02 — Senior Counsel in the New York State Executive Chamber • Sarah Ravenhall — Executive Director of the New York State Association of County Health Officials • Stephanie Davis — Vice President of Government Affairs at the Healthcare Association of New York State, Inc. (HANYS) Held annually during New York State’s legislative session for over 30 years, the Warren M. Anderson ’40 Legislative Series features experts who address major legal and policy issues pending before state government. The 2026 Warren M. Anderson ’40 Legislative Series was sponsored by a generous contribution in the memory of Sharon P. O’Conor, Esq. ’79. This program was sponsored by Harter Secrest & Emery.