What's happening
This bill reclassifies Westchester Medical Center to be in the same reimbursement group as major New York City public hospitals.
Why it matters
Aligns reimbursement rates for Westchester Medical Center with major NYC public hospitals. , which could result in increased funding for the hospital, potentially improving its ability to provide care and services.
Recognizes Westchester Medical Center as a key regional safety-net provider. , similar to large New York City public hospitals, which could strengthen its position when negotiating with insurers or the state.
Could impact healthcare access and financial stability for patients in the Hudson Valley region. , as higher reimbursement rates may help the hospital maintain or expand services, particularly for low-income or uninsured patients.
May set a precedent for other non-NYC hospitals seeking similar recognition and reimbursement status. , possibly influencing future healthcare funding policy across New York State.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1556
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 12, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. PRETLOW -- read once and referred to the Committee on Health
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to general hospital inpatient reimbursement
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 7 of section 2807-c of the public health law is amended by adding a new paragraph (e) to read as follows:
(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subdivision or any other inconsistent law, rule or regulation, and effective January first, two thousand eighteen, the general hospital known as the Westchester Medical Center operated by the Westchester county health care corporation shall be assigned to the same peer group of major public hospitals as the general hospitals operated by the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation for all the purposes of this subdivision.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD03278-01-7
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