NY S06282

Requires applications for waiver of health regulations under the hospital-home care-physician collaboration program (Public Health Law Section 2805-x) to be published in the state register with a 60-day public comment period before approval

Prohibits the Commissioner of Health from waiving an applicant's obligation to demonstrate public need, character and competence, or financial feasibility under certificate of need requirements

Clarifies that the original statute authorizing regulatory waivers was never intended to allow waiver of statutory obligations, including certificate of need processes

Applies to waivers of regulations under Title 10 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations that support voluntary initiatives for patient care access and management