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NY S06080
Bill
Status
10/30/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kemp Hannon
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AI Summary
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Establishes "qualified group practice" as a new category for medical, dental, or podiatric group practices licensed under New York Education Law that meet standards outlined in Section 2805-J, excluding governing board requirements.
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Permits qualified group practices to operate a malpractice prevention program independently or through collaborative arrangements with hospitals or accountable care organizations, with ability to share confidential information between partners without waiving confidentiality to outside parties.
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Designates qualified group practices and their malpractice prevention programs as equivalent to hospitals and hospital malpractice prevention programs for purposes of applicable confidentiality and legal protections under Public Health Law and Education Law.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Establishes the category of "qualified group practice" for medical, dental and podiatric practices that comply with certain standards and authorizes such practices to operate a malpractice prevention program.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/17/2016