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NY S03662
Bill
Status
6/21/2017
Primary Sponsor
Kemp Hannon
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AI Summary
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Adds new section 2998-f to the Public Health Law defining "qualified group practice" as a medical, dental, or podiatric group practice that meets specific standards outlined in section 2805-j, excluding governing board requirements.
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Permits qualified group practices to operate malpractice prevention programs independently or through collaborative arrangements with hospitals or accountable care organizations, with ability to share confidential information between parties without waiving confidentiality to others.
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Grants qualified group practices the same legal status as hospitals for purposes of malpractice prevention program protections and confidentiality provisions under specified sections of 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
6/20/2018