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BILL NUMBER:S6439
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law and the public authorities law, in relation to cost allowances for strategic capital investments for technology infrastructure of certain home health care programs
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide capital financing for home care telemedicine infrastructure.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one amends § 3614 of the Public Health Law to include an allowance for the costs of strategic capital investment in the Medicaid reimbursement rates for certified home health agencies, long term home health care programs and AIDS home care programs. Such costs would include investments in information technology, electronic medical records, disease management technology, medication management technology and other investments related to technology infrastructure.
Section two amends § 1680-j of the Public Authorities Law (HEAL NY) to earmark $50M, out of the $750M program to finance the home care capital provided for in section one of the bill.
Justification
This legislation complements the current policies of the State to shift the health system toward home and community-based care, support technology.development and integration and comply with the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision requiring the provision of care in the least restrictive environments.
Prior legislative history
2007-08: A8544 - referred to Corporations committee 2009-10: A1804 - referred to Corporations committee 2011-2012: A.1542 - referred to Corporations committee
Fiscal implications
$50 million from existing sources.
Effective date
The bill would take effect April 1, succeeding the date it shall have become law.
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