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History
- Substituted by A1989
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.7
- Referred to health
Companion bill
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Relates to accountable care organizations
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Richard Gottfried
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S2080
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 461 of the laws of 2012, amending the public health law relating to accountable care organizations, in relation to a certain workgroup convened by the commissioner of health
Purpose
To adjust the charge and membership of the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Workgroup in relation to Medicaid managed care, Family Health Plus and Child Health Plus.
Summary of provisions
Chapter 461 of 2012 created a workgroup to be convened by the Commissioner of Health to develop a proposal whereby an ACO could directly serve Medicaid, Family Health Plus or Child Health Plus enrollees. Prior to Governor Cuomo signing the bill, he and the Assembly and Senate leadership agreed to pass legislation to adjust that charge so the workgroup will consider whether such activity should be enabled, rather than directing it to develop such a proposal.
The agreement also called for adding representatives of health plans that serve those programs, as well as advocates for persons enrolled in those programs to the ACO workgroup.
This bill would enact the changes that were agreed to.
Justification
The workgroup will examine the feasibility of ACO direct contracts with public health programs, which in some cases would have the ACO acting in place of a managed care plan. The conclusions of the workgroup will advise the executive and legislature as to the advisability of such arrangements and what regulatory or statutory amendments would be required.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
Immediately, and deemed to be in full force and effect since October 3, 2012.
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