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Relates to the establishment of convenient care clinics
In Assembly Committee · Health · Sponsor Amy Paulin
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S8275
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to the establishment of convenient care clinics
Purpose
To allow business entities to operate convenient care clinics within the space of a retail operation.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends section 2801-a of the public health law by adding a new subdivision 17 authorizing legal entities formed under the laws of New York to operate convenient care clinics provided that they comply with all applicable requirements and demonstrate to the satisfaction of the public health council sufficient experience and expertise in delivering high quality health care services. The public health council is directed to amend rules and regulations to address any matter pertinent to the establishment and operation of convenient care clinics. This section also clarifies that several provisions of 2801-a relating to corporations do not apply to convenient care clinics and grants the Commissioner the authority to promulgate regulations for convenient care clinics that are different from the regulations applicable to diagnostic or treatment centers.
Section two provides the effective date.
Justification
Allowing corporations, such as retail drugstores, to operate convenient care clinics will increase access to care for easily treatable conditions, as well as preventative and diagnostic services. The convenience of having these services available in such settings may encourage people to seek medical attention or preventative services that they would otherwise forego, and could lead to the discovery of more serious medical conditions requiring treatment.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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