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NY A09204
Bill
Status
11/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Clarifies that the hospital-home care-physician collaboration program under Public Health Law Section 2805-x was not intended to allow waivers of statutory obligations, including certificate of need requirements.
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Requires the Commissioner of Health to submit notice of any regulation waiver applications to the Secretary of State for publication in the State Register and provide the public at least 60 days to submit comments before approval, consistent with the State Administrative Procedure Act.
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Prohibits the Commissioner from waiving applicant obligations to meet public need, character and competence, or financial feasibility requirements under Public Health Law Sections 2801-a, 3606, or 4004.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that health regulations may not be waived under the hospital-home care-physician collaboration program without publication and opportunity for public comment; prohibits waiver of an applicant's obligation to meet public need, character and competence, or financial feasibility requirements.
Last Action
tabled
11/22/2024