This bill allows taxpayers to voluntarily contribute any whole dollar amount to a new "uterine fibroids education fund" when filing state corporate or personal income taxes. The contributions, which do not reduce the taxpayer's required tax payment, will be collected through designated spaces on tax forms. All funds will be managed by the state's tax and finance departments and used exclusively for approved educational programs about uterine fibroids, including grants for healthcare providers and public outreach initiatives. The fund is established under the state finance law, with spending requiring approval from the health department and annual expenditure requirements.
Requires that pharmacists get express written consent before substituting a drug product for a less expensive drug product, including biological products.
Requires covered entities report to the department of health regarding certain 340B drug discounts and what percentage of patients benefit from such discounts.
S 7042 makes it a class A misdemeanor to possess a patient's medical record without legal authority and then intentionally ignore a written request from the healthcare provider or the patient to return or destroy the record. The law applies to written or electronic health information (excluding records held by HIPAA-covered entities) and targets individuals who obtain records without permission, such as through unauthorized access. It directly affects people who access patient records without authorization and fail to comply with a formal demand to return or destroy them. Violations are punishable as a class A misdemeanor under this bill.
Relates to actions by health care providers against patients; provides that it shall be an affirmative defense to an action by a health care provider against a patient for recovery of payment for an outstanding bill that such health care provider failed to submit such insurance claim to the patient's insurer in a timely manner.
Bill A 5559 establishes a pilot program to credential direct support professionals (DSPs) who work with individuals receiving care in state-operated and not-for-profit facilities. The program aims to professionalize the DSP field by promoting career advancement, developing advanced skills, and enhancing workforce recruitment and retention. It includes a credentialing and education program, along with comprehensive training that may feature online modules and mentorships. An advisory council, comprising DSPs, providers, and self-advocates, will oversee the program's implementation. The Office is required to report on the pilot's effectiveness by November 2028, including recommendations for a potential statewide credentialing program.
Authorizes physicians licensed in another state or territory of the United States to practice time-limited follow-up care via telehealth in NYS pursuant to a reciprocal agreement; requires annual authorization.
Requires the state university of New York and the city university of New York to adopt certain provisions related to student mental health such as administering student mental health surveys, establishing a mental health committee, administering mental health training to faculty and staff, and improving university policies regarding mental health.
This bill allows public access defibrillation providers (such as trained community volunteers or first responders) to legally carry automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in their personal vehicles. It amends health law to explicitly authorize these individuals to possess and transport AEDs while traveling in their cars. The change removes a prior legal barrier, enabling faster access to life-saving equipment during cardiac emergencies outside of formal medical settings.
Provides that Medicaid and policies issued in this state that provide coverage for hospital, surgical or medical care shall provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services when a necessary cancer treatment may directly or indirectly cause iatrogenic infertility to a covered person.
