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NY S05092
Bill
Status
4/9/2019
Primary Sponsor
Gustavo Rivera
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AI Summary
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Adds licensed pharmacists to the definition of "qualified health care professional" under Public Health Law, subject to limitations established by the commissioner
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Authorizes licensed pharmacists to perform CLIA-waived tests as defined in Public Health Law Section 571
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Directs the Department of Health commissioner to establish a list of CLIA-waived tests that pharmacists may perform and to establish protocols for communication between pharmacists and healthcare practitioners regarding test results
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Exempts clinical laboratories operated by pharmacists from certain regulatory requirements when performing laboratory tests as an adjunct to patient treatment
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Takes effect immediately, with the education law amendment expiring with the expiration of the relevant section
Legislative Description
Includes certain pharmacists as qualified health care professionals and authorizes such pharmacists to complete a waived test and directs the commissioner of health to establish a list of CLIA-waived tests.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
12/28/2020