Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 17, 2025

A 4613: Modernizes the practice of podiatry

This bill modernizes podiatry practice by expanding podiatrists' authority to perform specific ankle surgeries. It creates two new privilege levels: "standard ankle surgery" (allowing soft tissue and bone procedures) and "advanced ankle surgery" (permitting fracture fixation, fusion, arthroscopy, and certain rod insertions). Podiatrists must obtain these privileges through department-issued certifications, and the bill defines "ankle" precisely to clarify scope. It also establishes a limited permit for training in advanced procedures under physician supervision, while restricting podiatrists from performing total ankle replacements or treating pilon fractures.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands podiatrists' surgical authority, improving patient access to specialized foot/ankle care without requiring additional specialists.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 20, 2026

A 8714: Requires the superintendent of financial services to audit certain reports to ensure such insurers are in full compliance with federal and state mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements

Requires the superintendent of financial services to audit certain reports to ensure such insurers are in full compliance with federal and state mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires audits to ensure insurers comply with mental health parity laws, protecting patient access to equal coverage under federal/state requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9265: Authorizes the imposition of penalties on subcontractors for failure to adhere to the standards for prompt, fair and equitable settlement of claims for health care and payments for health care services

Authorizes the imposition of penalties on subcontractors for failure to adhere to the standards for prompt, fair and equitable settlement of claims for health care and payments for health care services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnforces prompt, fair settlement of healthcare claims, protecting provider payment rights and ensuring equitable service payments.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 4747: Establishes an intensive addiction recovery and mental health integrated services pilot program

Establishes an intensive addiction recovery and mental health integrated services pilot program to support two three-year demonstration programs that provide intensive addiction and mental health integrated services to individuals with significant addiction and mental health issues who have had multiple and frequent treatment episodes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates integrated addiction/mental health pilot program to expand access for high-need individuals, directly advancing mental health services under healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2025

S 1814: Replaces the words addict and addicts with the words persons with substance use disorder or a variation thereof

This bill updates various state laws by replacing the terms "addict" and "addicts" with "person with substance use disorder" or similar variations. It amends sections of the judiciary law, mental hygiene law, and public health law to reflect this change. This affects legal proceedings, medical treatment, and official definitions related to individuals experiencing substance use challenges. The primary aim is to standardize person-first language across relevant statutes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUpdates terminology to person-first language in mental health/public health laws, reducing stigma and supporting patient-centered care in substance use treatment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3210: Authorizes the creation of a distinctive brain tumor awareness license plate; creates the brain tumor research and support fund

Authorizes the creation of a distinctive brain tumor awareness license plate; creates the brain tumor research and support fund; provides that moneys of the brain tumor research and support fund may be expended to offset costs associated with medicaid fee for service coverage of tumor treating fields therapy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a fund to offset Medicaid costs for tumor treating fields therapy, directly expanding healthcare coverage and funding for a specific treatment under public health programs.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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signed · New York · Assembly Dec 4, 2025

A 1195: Relates to mandatory health insurance coverage for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer

Requires that health insurance policies shall provide coverage for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer; provides that no patient cost sharing shall be imposed for follow-up screening or diagnostic services for lung cancer.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for lung cancer screenings with no patient cost-sharing, expanding access and protecting patient rights per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

passed · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 381: Relates to certain notices and guidelines regarding mental health services and resources available to employees

Directs the commissioner of labor to create and distribute to employers written materials regarding mental health services and resources available to employees to be posted in the workplace; directs voluntary guidance for employers to put in place strategies and programs to support the mental health and wellness of their employees; provides that such guidance be in written and digital resources and in English or translated to an additional primary language or languages as applicable.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health resource materials for employers, promoting workplace mental health access and support per bill's directive to distribute written/digital resources.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates mental health resources for employees, advancing workplace wellness and support under labor standards90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1407: Relates to the practice of pharmacy and administration of immunizations

This bill authorizes licensed pharmacists to administer flu vaccinations to individuals aged nine years or older. It amends the education law to explicitly permit pharmacists to provide flu shots without requiring a separate physician order for this specific service. The change directly affects pharmacists by expanding their scope of practice and the public by increasing access to flu vaccinations for children (starting at age 9) and adults at pharmacies. This is a straightforward policy update that modifies existing law to allow broader flu shot availability through pharmacy settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes pharmacists to administer flu shots to children (age 9+) without physician orders, expanding public access to vaccinations and increasing healthcare service availability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing Prescription Drugs

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 4948: Relates to reimbursement for non-medical transportation for individuals with a substance use disorder to receive peer support services

This bill requires the state to reimburse non-medical transportation costs for individuals with substance use disorders attending peer support services. The state office must establish reimbursement rates by April 2026, working with health officials to seek Medicaid funding and utilize federal grants like opioid response funds. It directly affects people seeking peer support services and the state’s funding mechanisms for addiction treatment access. The law creates a concrete system to cover transportation expenses, excluding medical transport, and takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires state reimbursement for transportation to peer support services for substance use disorder, directly expanding access to addiction treatment by removing a key barrier.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Mental Health Substance Abuse

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