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NY A05370
Bill
Status
12/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Creates the Health Emergency Response Data System (HERDS) within the Department of Health to collect information and statistical data related to public health emergencies and associated health care services.
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Requires HERDS to collect information from surveys submitted by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers as determined by the commissioner.
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Mandates that individually identifiable HERDS information remain confidential, with disclosed data aggregated by specific geographic areas and hospitals.
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Requires HERDS to make information available to government entities, health care providers, and the public on the department's website within seven days of receipt.
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Takes effect immediately for regulatory and implementation purposes, with the public disclosure provisions taking effect 60 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to creating the health emergency response data system, which collects information and statistical data relating to public health emergencies in order to assist the department of health, other government entities, health care providers, and the public in understanding and responding to public health emergencies.
Last Action
tabled
12/13/2024