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History
- Referred to health
- Referred to health
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Directs the office of minority health to establish a program of data collection for the assessment of health and health care of minorities in N.Y. state
In Senate Committee · Health · Sponsor Keith L.T. Wright
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to data collection and assessment program concerning minority health
Purpose
To provide the legislature and public with a comprehensive report on the status of minority health within the state; as well as, establishing an annual analysis of the utilization and distribution of health care services and funds in New York State minority populations so that any disparities may be resolved.
Summary of provisions
The public health law is amended to require the office of Minority health to annually report on the health of minorities within the state as well as ascertaining any disparities and funds. If such disparities are found the Office of Minority health is then required to suggest possible methods for elimination or reduction of such disparities. This report shall be available to the public and annually distributed to all of the members of the New York State Assembly and Senate upon its completion.
Existing law
Does not require the report provided for by this legislation.
Justification
The state should undertake efforts to identify healthcare disparities and work to mitigate and eliminate those disparities.
Legislative history
2007-2008: S.465 - Senate Health Committee 2005-2006: S.5673 - Died in Health Committee
Fiscal implications
To be determined, however it is believed that the Department of Health has adequate staff to compile this information.
Local fiscal implications
EFFECTIVE DATE : This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall become a law.
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