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History
- Referred to health
Companion bill
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Relates to establishing hospital-sponsored off campus emergency departments
In Senate Committee · Health · Sponsor James Skoufis
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6561
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to hospital-sponsored off campus emergency departments
Purpose
To require a full certificate of need review for the downgrading of a full-time emergency department to part-time status.
Summary of provisions
Ensures that any application to reduce services at a full-time emergency department to part-time status requires a full certificate of need review and approval by the Public Health and Health Planning Council. Such approval shall only be made upon finding that local special circum- stances necessitate part-time operation and with consideration for the quality and accessibility of emergency care and the public interest.
Justification
There are presently two applications from hospitals in New York - with the prospect of more in the future - to downgrade full-time emergency departments to part-time status. Given the unique and unprecedented nature of these requests, a full certificate of need review is appropri- ate.
Legislative history
New Bill
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall be deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after January 1, 2014.
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