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NY A05985

Bill

Status

Passed

12/22/2023

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Department of Health shall develop, maintain, and distribute a resource library to licensed physicians in New York regarding continuing medical education courses and training opportunities in nutrition, including plant-based nutrition and clinically proven methods for prevention and treatment of diet-related illnesses

  • Resource library shall be made publicly available on the Department's website and updated and redistributed at least every two years via email

  • Department shall consult with professional organizations, institutions of higher education, and nutrition experts when compiling resources

  • Department shall conduct a follow-up survey three years after first distribution to determine what proportion of physicians voluntarily enrolled in nutrition continuing medical education courses and identify best practices for delivering information

  • Act takes effect June 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Requires the department of health to develop, maintain, and distribute to practicing and licensed physicians in the state a resource library related to continuing medical education and training opportunities regarding nutrition.

Last Action

approval memo.67

12/22/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance5/24/2023
Rules5/23/2023
Higher Education3/28/2023

Full Bill Text

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