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- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.559
- Referred to health
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.664
- Referred to health
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BILL NUMBER:S4069
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to the establishment of limited services clinics
Purpose
To create standards for the establishment and operation of limited services clinics.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends § 2801-a of the Public Health Law by adding a new subdivision 17 authorizing the legal entities formed under the laws of New York to operate limited services clinics provided that they comply with all applicable requirements and demonstrate to the satisfaction of the public health council sufficient experience and expertise 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 limited services clinics. This section also clarifies that several provisions of 2801-a relating to corporations do not apply to limited services clinics. This section further provides that a limited services clinic shall be deemed to be a "health care provider" for the purposes of Title 2-D of Article 2 of the Public Health Law (healthcare provider referrals). A prescriber practicing in a limited services clinic shall not be deemed to be in the employ of a pharmacy or practicing in a hospital for purposed of § 6807(2) of the Education Law. In addition, this section directs the Commissioner to promulgate regulations for limited service clinics, which may be different from the regulations applicable to diagnostic or treatment centers. In making the regulations, the Commissioner may consult with a workgroup which includes representatives of professional societies of healthcare professionals and promote and strengthen primary care and integration of services.
Section two provides the effective date.
Justification
Limited services clinics already exist in several locations throughout New York State. However, there is currently no statutory or regulatory scheme in place that specifically addresses these entities. This bill will ensure that all limited services clinics are created and operated according to set standards. By establishing these regulations, the state will be better able to monitor limited services clinics to make certain that they are providing safe, high quality health care services.
Legislative history
Similar to S.3673-B of 2012, S.8275 of 2010.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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