NY A04179

Expands the definition of "temporary health care services agency" to include entities that enable health care facilities to engage individuals for health care services, not just those providing direct employment

Explicitly covers technology-based platforms and apps that connect health care entities with individuals to perform health care services, bringing digital staffing platforms under existing regulatory requirements

Requires these digital platforms to document that each individual they connect with health care entities meets minimum licensing, training, and continuing education standards for their position

Mandates that digital platforms submit copies of all contracts and invoices with health care entities to the Department of Health within five business days of the contract's effective date

Maintains existing exemptions for individuals providing only their own services on a temporary basis and home care agencies licensed under article thirty-six