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NY S08081
Bill
Status
6/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Kemp Hannon
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AI Summary
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Allows outpatient clinics of general hospitals and diagnostic and treatment centers to provide off-site primary care services that are ordinarily offered on-site at the facility.
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Restricts off-site services to patients with a pre-existing clinical relationship with the facility or health care professional, and who are unable to leave their residence without unreasonable difficulty due to clinical impairment or other circumstances.
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Excludes home care services and professional services as defined in Public Health Law Section 3602 from the scope of permitted off-site primary care services.
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Preserves the authority of federally qualified health centers to provide off-site services in accordance with department regulations.
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law, with the Commissioner of Health authorized to immediately begin developing implementing regulations in consultation with outpatient clinics, diagnostic and treatment centers, home care services agencies, and relevant statewide associations.
Legislative Description
Relates to the provision of off-site health care services; directs the commissioner of health to allow diagnostic and treatment centers and outpatient clinics of general hospitals to provide off-site services to existing patients who are chronically ill and temporarily or permanently homebound at their residence or at a long term care facility.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A7714C
6/15/2016