Healthcare (Hospitals)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3195: Relates to modifications and exceptions to case payment reimbursement rates for neoplastic disease care hospitals

Provides per diem rates of payment by governmental agencies for inpatient services provided by facilities designated by the federal department of health and human services as exempt extended neoplastic disease care hospitals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes reimbursement rates for cancer care hospitals, ensuring funding for specialized neoplastic disease treatment services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 895: Requires insurance to cover a car seat to be provided upon discharge of a newborn from a hospital

This bill requires health insurance plans to cover the cost of an appropriate car seat for newborns at the time of hospital discharge. It directly affects new parents and newborns by ensuring they receive a required child restraint system without out-of-pocket costs. The key provision amends insurance law to explicitly include "an initial appropriate child restraint system" as part of mandatory maternity care coverage, alongside services like breastfeeding support and newborn assessments. The change applies to all health insurance policies covering maternity care in New York State.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurance to cover newborn car seats as mandatory maternity care, expanding health coverage access for new parents and infants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 3, 2025

A 427: Relates to the definition of medical debt

Relates to the definition of medical debt; clarifies that such debt must be related to health care services, products or devices provided to a person by a hospital.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies medical debt definition to require healthcare services, protecting patients from misclassified debt and aligning with patient rights safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 2278: Requires general hospitals to have a registered professional nurse as a member of the governing entity responsible for developing a general hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies and programs

Requires hospitals to have a registered professional nurse as a sitting and voting member of the governing entity responsible for developing a hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies and programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates nurse representation in hospital governance to influence strategic policies, improving clinical decision-making and patient care quality per healthcare support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 6650: Relates to third-party network contracts

Allows dental provider networks, certain health and hospital service corporations, and health care plans to enter into contracts with a third party to gain access to services and discounted rates of a provider under a provider network contract.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables third-party network contracts for discounted care access, expanding provider options and affordability without restrictions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 30, 2025

S 3939: Requires every general hospital to have a community advisory board

S 3939 requires every general hospital in New York to establish a community advisory board made up of local residents. The board must help hospitals create and update mission statements, review how well they serve community health needs (especially for underserved groups), and report annually on charity care and access to services. Hospitals must publicly share these reports on their websites and the state health department’s site. The bill also ensures board members cannot be state employees and are only reimbursed for expenses, not paid a salary.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates community advisory boards to review service to underserved groups and report on charity care access, improving hospital accountability for community health needs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4247: Provides Medicaid reimbursement for interpretation services provided by hospital inpatient and outpatient departments

Provides Medicaid reimbursement for interpretation services provided by hospital inpatient, outpatient and emergency department settings and in diagnostic treatment centers; provides further that time frames for notice, approval or certification of rates of payment and to the requirement of prior notice of rates of payment are suspended, deemed without any force and effect from and after February 1, 2027 for such rates effective for the period April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides Medicaid reimbursement for interpretation services, expanding access to healthcare for non-English speakers and improving patient access to hospital services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1123: Relates to creating autism teams in hospitals

Relates to creating autism teams in hospitals; requires the department of health to design a pilot program to develop one "autism team" who may be called upon should a patient with autism come to a hospital; provides that members of the autism team shall be knowledgeable about autism and communication difficulties many people with autism have and advise physicians and other staff on how to communicate with patients with autism.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates autism teams in hospitals to improve communication and care for autism patients, directly supporting mental health services and enhancing patient care within healthcare settings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 9, 2025

A 6004: Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care

Requires public notice and public engagement when a general hospital seeks to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health or substance use care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prevents closures of maternity/mental health units via public notice, protecting patient access to critical healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 3366: Requires insurance and Medicaid coverage for inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment for a period of not less than forty-five days

This bill requires all health insurance plans and Medicaid to cover substance abuse treatment for at least 45 days, both inpatient and outpatient. It prohibits insurers from applying stricter financial requirements or treatment limits to substance abuse care than those used for other medical conditions. Coverage must include unlimited medically necessary treatment in residential settings for inpatient care. The bill directly affects individuals seeking substance abuse treatment by mandating longer, less restricted access to care through insurance and Medicaid.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates comprehensive substance abuse coverage, prohibits discriminatory treatment limits, expands access to mental health services per healthcare topic definition95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance Substance Abuse

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