NY A09225

Prohibits any person from directly or indirectly owning, operating, or controlling both a health insurance company and a health care provider in New York

Defines "health insurance company" to include insurers under Insurance Law articles 42 and 43, and HMOs certified under Public Health Law article 44

Defines "health care provider" broadly to include hospitals, home care agencies, mental health facilities, health professionals, pharmacies, and durable medical equipment providers

Requires entities currently in violation to divest from either the health insurance company or health care provider within 3 years of the law's effective date

Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions with penalties of $10,000 per day for violations, plus costs and attorneys' fees