Relates to women's health in correctional facilities; establishes a women's health education program; requires HIV and STD testing to be offered to incarcerated individuals; provides pregnant incarcerated individuals with access to prenatal vitamins as well as a specialized diet tailored to pregnancy needs; requires a study and report on women's health in prison.
Directs the department of health to create a prescription drug inventory database that contains a list of all drugs designated as being currently in shortage by the federal food and drug administration's drug shortages database, and a list of pharmacies in the state where each such drug is currently in stock.
This bill requires health insurers and health plans in New York to send written informational resources to individuals recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease within 60 days of learning of the diagnosis. It directly affects insureds and enrollees with new Alzheimer's diagnoses, mandating that the materials include evidence-based, culturally appropriate information about the disease and contact details for support organizations like the Alzheimer's Association. Insurers must deliver these resources by mail unless the individual consents to electronic delivery. The bill aims to ensure timely access to accurate disease information and support services without adding new requirements for healthcare providers.
This bill sets a 48-hour deadline for courts to order HIV testing in criminal cases where it's required. It mandates that the test must be performed within 48 hours of the court filing the accusatory instrument, and if not completed on time, the court must order a new test. Defendants must also be advised about HIV testing and treatment options per health department guidelines. The bill directly affects defendants in criminal cases where HIV testing is court-ordered, focusing on timely medical procedures.
This bill authorizes New York's Department of Health to conduct or fund research on how artificial night light affects human health, including potential links to increased breast cancer risk through melatonin suppression. It directly affects the Department of Health, giving it new authority to pursue this research within existing state and external funding. The key provision adds a specific research mandate to the Public Health Law, requiring the department to study health impacts using available funds from state, public, or private sources. The bill does not create new spending or change existing regulations, only expanding the department's research scope.
Requires practitioners to discuss certain risks with a patient who is being prescribed a schedule II controlled substance or an opioid analgesic; requires the department of health to develop practitioner guidelines.
Relates to prohibiting supervised injection sites; provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to own, operate, work in or volunteer at a supervised injection site; defines terms and establishes penalties.
This bill adds "gaming disorder" to the mental hygiene law as a formally recognized condition, defined as addictive behavior based on the World Health Organization's latest classification. It directly affects individuals seeking mental health services for gaming-related issues by establishing a legal framework for diagnosis and treatment. The key provision amends the law to include this specific disorder, referencing the WHO's international standards. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill S 7615 expands Medicaid coverage to include comprehensive neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia. This means individuals covered by Medicaid could receive these specialized diagnostic tests. To be covered, the exams must be performed by a licensed healthcare professional upon referral from a physician. The bill ensures access to specific diagnostic testing for dyslexia for Medicaid recipients.
Permits licensed pharmacists to prescribe and order certain immunizations, medicines, drugs or therapeutic devices to the extent permitted by rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner of education and the commissioner of health.
