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- Referred to health
- Referred to health
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Authorizes certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with an event sanctioned by Remote Area Medical
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor William Scarborough
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BILL NUMBER:S2183
Title of bill
An act to authorize certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with an event sanctioned by Remote Area Medical; and provid- ing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof
Purpose of general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to author- ize certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with an event sanctioned by Remote Area Medical.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill notwithstanding any inconsist- ent provision of the law allows any person who is licensed to practi- tioner in designated fields the ability to provide professional services without first being licensed with title 8 of the education law. Services will only be provided during the time period specified by Remote Area Medical.
Justification
The access to high quality health care services is a concern of all New Yorkers. Access to such services is severely limited for some residents of this state due to high cost of medical procedures and now with the cuts to Medicare in New York State even more help is needed in helping the lower and middle class. The mobile health clinic began in 1985 serving undeveloped countries and later rural America. Remote Area Medical provides various medical services to people who are unable to gain access. They have provided services in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. California has implemented similar legislation allow- ing Remote Area Medical access to its citizens in need of care after their reduction in Medicaid services for the Poor and the noticeable increased deductibles and co-payments that have recently been associated with employer-sponsored insurance programs.
Prior legislative history
S.5412A of 2012: Referred to Health
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed repealed December 31, 2014:
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