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NY S01916
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gustavo Rivera
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AI Summary
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Defines "qualified group practice" as medical, dental, or podiatric group practices licensed under education law that meet specific standards outlined in existing public health law, excluding certain governing board requirements
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Authorizes qualified group practices to operate malpractice prevention programs either independently or through collaborative arrangements with hospitals or accountable care organizations
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Permits qualified group practices and partnering hospitals or accountable care organizations to share confidential information for malpractice prevention purposes without waiving confidentiality protections against third parties
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Grants qualified group practices the same legal status as hospitals for purposes of malpractice prevention program provisions, extending existing confidentiality and liability protections to their information, records, and committee proceedings
Legislative Description
Establishes the category of "qualified group practice" for medical, dental and podiatric practices that comply with certain standards and authorizes such practices to operate a malpractice prevention program.
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH
1/7/2026