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Senator · Senate District 45
History
- Referred to consumer protection
- Print number 3055a
- Amend and recommit to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
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BILL NUMBER:S3055A
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to permitting certain audiologists to dispense hearing aids for a profit
Purpose
To allow otolaryngologists to sell and/or dispense hearing aids for profit to patients.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 removes the prohibition of otolaryngologists to engage in the business of dispensing hearing aids for profit and requires them to conduct repairs and maintenance on hearing aids they dispense.
Section 2 provides for an effective date.
Justification
At this time, hearing impaired individuals must be evaluated and diagnosed by an otolaryngologist, better known as an ear-nose and throat doctor, and may be referred to an Audiologist to conduct further hearing tests and obtaining hearing aids. Audiologists have a limited scope of practice while otolaryngologists have received significant training in treating the hearing impaired patients and should be allowed to dispense and repair hearing aids. This will allow patients to see fewer doctors and specialists, saving them treatments costs and copayments.
Legislative history
2009-10 A. 10056-Referred to Higher Education
Fiscal implications
None to the State
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately
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