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NY S08168
Bill
Status
7/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Kemp Hannon
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AI Summary
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Requires the state health commissioner to develop a health information and clinical technology infrastructure support program for home care providers in consultation with home care agencies, managed care plans, and other stakeholders.
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Authorizes state capital grants to certified home health agencies, licensed home care services agencies, and long home health care programs for clinical and health information technology implementation.
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Establishes technology adjustments to payment rates for home health agencies and long-term care providers under the episodic payment system and managed care plans.
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Creates quality incentive payments for managed care and managed long-term care plans that demonstrate support for home care clinical and health information technology starting April 1, 2017.
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Authorizes redirection of up to $100 million annually in undistributed funds to support capital grants, episodic payment adjustments, and managed care technology adjustments.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "home health information and clinical technology act" to provide for the development and implementation of a health information and clinical technology infrastructure support program for the home care system.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
7/15/2016