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NY A10518
Bill
Status
Passed
10/3/2012
Primary Sponsor
Richard Gottfried
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AI Summary
- Adds new section 2805-u to New York Public Health Law to establish requirements for hospital observation services
- Limits observation services to a maximum of 48 hours from the time the service order is issued
- Requires general hospitals to determine the clinical location and appropriate oversight of observation services based on patient clinical needs, service availability, and patient safety
- Directs the Commissioner of Health to develop outpatient rates for observation services provided to patients eligible for state governmental entity payments
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Regulates the provision of observation services by general hospitals.
Last Action
approval memo.17
10/3/2012
Committee Referrals
Rules6/19/2012
Rules6/18/2012
Ways and Means6/5/2012
Health5/31/2012
Full Bill Text
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