What's happening
This bill allows local health departments to operate "municipal limited health care service facilities" and authorizes the state to set distinct regulations for them.
Why it matters
Expands local public health options. By allowing local health departments to directly operate “municipal limited health care service facilities,” the bill gives municipalities a new tool to address health care gaps and offer targeted services in their communities.
Customizes oversight and flexibility. The bill empowers the state health commissioner to create tailored regulations for these facilities (separate from those for hospitals), which could make it easier for them to adapt to local needs, innovate, or operate on a smaller scale.
Potentially increases access and accountability. With specific requirements for things like advertising, informed consent, and referrals, the law aims to ensure these facilities operate transparently and responsibly, possibly improving patient trust and continuity of care.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2483
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 20, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. PAULIN, GOTTFRIED -- read once and referred to the Committee on Health
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to municipal limited health care service facilities
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 2801-a of the public health law is amended by adding a new subdivision 17 to read as follows:
17. (a) Diagnostic or treatment centers or other facilities managed and administered by a local health department for the purpose of providing limited health care services as defined by the commissioner may be operated by a local health department. Such facilities shall be referred to in this subdivision as "municipal limited health care service facilities".
(b) The commissioner shall promulgate regulations for municipal limited health care service facilities, which may be different from the regulations otherwise applicable to hospitals, including, but not limited to: designating or limiting the diagnoses and services that may be provided; employee health requirements; and requirements or guidelines for advertising and signage, disclosure of ownership interests, informed consent, record keeping, referral for treatment, case reporting to the patient's primary care or other health care providers, design, construction, fixtures, and equipment.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD06301-01-7
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