Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5323: 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 HealthcareMandates prompt, fair settlement of healthcare claims, preventing payment delays that impact patient access and provider revenue.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1916: Establishes the category of "qualified group practice" for medical, dental and podiatric practices that comply with certain standards

Establishes the category of "qualified group practice" for medical, dental and podiatric practices that comply with certain standards and authorizes such practices to operate a malpractice prevention program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes malpractice prevention programs for medical practices, supporting healthcare quality and patient safety standards.80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5353: Enacts the "Automobile Insurance Fraud Prevention Act of 2025"

This bill requires auto insurers to pay claims within 30 days of receiving proof of loss or deny them within that timeframe, with late payments accruing 2% monthly interest. It mandates that medical necessity denials must be reviewed by licensed healthcare providers and requires insurers to share all related reports with claimants and their providers within 30 business days. The law establishes an arbitration process for disputes over claim payments, including expedited hearings for eligibility issues, and creates evidentiary presumptions for valid claim documents like medical records and payment proofs. These changes directly affect auto accident claimants, insurers, and healthcare providers by streamlining claims handling and reducing fraud-related delays.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates licensed healthcare provider review of medical necessity denials, protecting patient rights in insurance claims and ensuring proper medical assessment for coverage.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1011: Requires hospitals which offer medical residency training to provide certain obstetric-gynecology training

Provides that hospitals which offer medical residency training in obstetrics, gynecology, internal medicine, women's health and osteopathy shall provide training which follows the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association special requirements for obstetrics-gynecology; provides for experience with induced abortions and complications thereto except where residency program has a religious, moral or legal restriction which prohibits residents from performing abortions within the institution.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates OB-GYN residency training including abortion care access (where not restricted), strengthening provider capabilities for women's health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4650: Relates to reimbursement by Medicaid for services required by state law

Relates to reimbursement for Medicaid for services required by state law; provides department of health must pay 100% of the non-federal share for services required by state law, not federal.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires 100% state funding for Medicaid services mandated by state law, preventing defunding and ensuring continued coverage for required health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1396: Relates to criminal history records of maintenance employees in adult residential health and assisted living facilities

This bill (S 1396) requires background checks for maintenance employees at assisted living and residential health care facilities. It defines "maintenance employees" broadly to include janitors, security, groundskeepers, and similar staff (excluding volunteers), and mandates that the Department of Health access their criminal history records. Courts must notify the health department within 7 days of any criminal conviction related to job duties. The bill also allows temporary hiring during background checks, requiring facilities to conduct direct observation of these workers until results are received. The bill is pending in the Health committee (referred January 9, 2025).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires background checks for facility maintenance staff to enhance resident safety in healthcare settings, directly supporting facility safety standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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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 · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 304: Requires pharmacies to stock emergency contraception

Bill A-304 requires all pharmacies to maintain emergency contraception in stock. It directly affects pharmacies and patients seeking emergency contraception, ensuring immediate access without requiring a prescription. The bill defines "emergency contraception" as FDA-approved over-the-counter drugs used to prevent pregnancy after intercourse, dispensed per professional standards. Pharmacies must keep these specific medications available, with the law taking effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates pharmacies to stock emergency contraception, improving patient access to reproductive health services without prescription requirements, directly advancing healthcare access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2661: Includes senior citizens as vulnerable populations eligible for supportive housing

This bill amends New York's public health law to explicitly include senior citizens (defined as 62+ years old) as a vulnerable population eligible for supportive housing programs. It requires that funding and housing development initiatives specifically address the needs of seniors, with grant applications and allocations prioritizing accessible housing and services for this group. The policy change ensures seniors are formally recognized in eligibility criteria for housing support, directing state funds toward their housing stability and community-based services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAmends public health law to include seniors in housing programs addressing healthcare needs, directing funding toward accessible services for vulnerable population.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes seniors (62+) as vulnerable population eligible for supportive housing, requiring programs to prioritize accessible housing and services for them.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Homelessness Property Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7230: Establishes duties for pharmacies when pharmacists employed by such pharmacy refuse to fill prescriptions on the basis of personal beliefs

Establishes duties for pharmacies when pharmacists employed by such pharmacy refuse to fill prescriptions on the basis of personal beliefs; requires a pharmacy to ensure the prescription is filled by another pharmacist; requires the pharmacy to inform individuals of items not in stock; requires such items to be ordered by another pharmacist without delay; sets forth penalty provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents pharmacists from refusing prescriptions based on personal beliefs, ensuring patient access to medications and protecting patient rights through mandatory alternative filling by another pharmacist.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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