Healthcare (Primary Care)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9078: Establishes a task force focused on preventive care in the event federal standards are changed or revoked

Establishes a task force focused on preventive care in the event federal standards are changed or revoked; establishes the terms, pay and makeup of such taskforce.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes task force to maintain preventive care access if federal standards change, supporting healthcare continuity and prevention efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1309: Authorizes collaborative programs for community paramedicine services

This bill authorizes hospitals, home care agencies, physicians, and emergency medical services (EMS) to form collaborative programs focused on community paramedicine. It allows these partnerships to provide preventive care in community settings - such as managing chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) and reducing avoidable emergency room visits and hospital admissions - instead of relying solely on emergency transport. The law enables state funding (like grants or rate adjustments) and regulatory flexibility to support these initiatives, while requiring collaboration among the specified partners. It directly affects healthcare providers and at-risk patients, aiming to improve care coordination and reduce costs through proactive community-based services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes community paramedicine collaborations for preventive care (e.g., chronic condition management), reducing ER visits/hospital admissions via state-funded programs, improving access and cost efficiency.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care Primary Care

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in committee · New York · Senate May 27, 2025

S 6000: Directs the department of health to establish an alternative payment methodology (APM) for Federally Qualified Health Centers to preserve and improve patient access to fertility care

Directs the department of health to establish an alternative payment methodology (APM) for federally qualified health centers to preserve and improve patient access to fertility care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirectly improves access to fertility care for FQHC patients via new payment methodology, aligning with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 5333: Authorizes collaborative programs for community paramedicine services

This bill authorizes collaborative programs between hospitals, home care agencies, physicians, and emergency medical services (EMS) to provide community paramedicine services. It specifically allows these partnerships to develop plans for preventive care in community settings, targeting at-risk individuals to avoid unnecessary emergency room visits, transports, and hospital admissions - especially for those with chronic conditions, behavioral health needs, or disabilities. The law establishes a legal framework for these collaborations under New York's public health system, enabling state funding support like grants or rate adjustments for participating entities. It directly affects healthcare providers, EMS organizations, and vulnerable patient populations by expanding coordinated care models beyond traditional emergency response.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes collaborative community paramedicine programs targeting at-risk patients with chronic/behavioral health needs to prevent unnecessary ER visits, improving access to preventive care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Long-Term Care Primary Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2514: Authorizes pharmacists to administer injections for contraceptive use

This bill allows New York pharmacists to administer FDA-approved progestin-only contraceptive injections for birth control, expanding access to contraception. Pharmacists must complete a patient risk assessment, provide educational materials, and notify a patient's primary care provider (with opt-out allowed) before administering the injection. They must also complete required training and may refuse service if safety concerns exist. The law directly affects patients seeking contraception - particularly those without regular doctors - and pharmacists who provide this service.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands contraceptive access via pharmacists, improving patient access to reproductive healthcare services without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6334: Expands the healthcare services provided by telehealth

This bill requires health insurers and government programs to reimburse telehealth services at the same rate and under the same conditions as in-person care, directly affecting telehealth providers and patients accessing remote healthcare. It specifically ensures mental health services delivered via telehealth (under mental hygiene law) are reimbursed at full in-person rates unless a commissioner deems them inappropriate. The bill excludes reimbursement for facility fees or clinic costs not incurred during telehealth visits, as these typically apply to in-person settings. It also notes that new telehealth service types or audio-only calls require federal funding approval. The changes expire 60 days after enactment, aligning with the original law's expiration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates government programs to reimburse telehealth at full in-person rates, increasing funding for telehealth services (a public service) and advancing government spending on essential healthcare.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates equal reimbursement for telehealth vs in-person care, expanding access and specifically supporting mental health services via telehealth reimbursement at full rates.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates equal reimbursement for telehealth services vs in-person care, advancing technology use in healthcare delivery and promoting digital access to medical services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Telehealth

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 4589: Relates to federal qualified health center rate adequacy

Bill S 4589 modifies how Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are reimbursed for their operating costs. Beginning in April 2025, and every three years thereafter, the department will analyze actual FQHC costs over the prior five years, considering factors like services provided, staffing, and technology. Based on this analysis, the department will develop and issue updated payment rates, removing existing payment ceilings or caps. The bill ensures that no FQHC will receive a lower operating cost component or overall payment rate than what was applied before September 30, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves payment caps for FQHCs, ensuring adequate reimbursement and preventing funding cuts to essential healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves payment caps and adjusts rates to actual FQHC costs, ensuring adequate funding for community health centers providing essential care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 354: Expands the healthcare services provided by telehealth

This bill expands telehealth healthcare coverage by requiring insurers and government programs to reimburse telehealth services at the same rate as in-person visits, with specific exceptions. It ensures telehealth providers are paid equally for most services, though they won't be reimbursed for facility costs (like clinic fees) that weren't incurred during virtual visits. Mental health services delivered via telehealth - covered under specific mental hygiene laws - must receive full in-person reimbursement rates unless a commissioner deems them inappropriate. New telehealth modalities, provider types, or locations require federal funding approval. The bill aims to make telehealth financially equivalent to in-person care for most covered services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates equal reimbursement for telehealth vs in-person visits, expanding access and requiring full coverage for mental health services under mental hygiene laws.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates equal reimbursement for telehealth services, directly advancing technology-enabled healthcare access and removing financial barriers to telehealth adoption.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Telehealth

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 6895: Relates to high deductible health plans and health savings accounts

This bill clarifies cost-sharing rules for health plans paired with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). It ensures that for HSA-qualified high-deductible plans, cost-sharing requirements (like copays) don't make enrollees ineligible for HSAs. Specifically, cost-sharing only applies after an enrollee meets the IRS's minimum deductible, except for preventive care services, which always have no cost-sharing regardless of the deductible. This directly affects individuals enrolled in such health plans who use HSAs to save for medical expenses.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill clarifies cost-sharing rules to maintain HSA eligibility, protecting a healthcare financing tool that helps patients manage costs without restricting coverage.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 67: Relates to federal qualified health center rate adequacy

This bill updates how New York State calculates payment rates for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), which provide primary care in underserved communities. It changes the rate calculation method: through 2025, rates use the Medicare Economic Index, and after 2025, they use a federal cost adjustment formula (FQHC Market Basket inflator) adjusted for service scope. The state health department must analyze actual FQHC costs every three years starting in 2025 to set updated rates, ensuring payments reflect real costs while guaranteeing no facility receives a rate lower than the 2025 level. This directly affects FQHCs by potentially increasing their state-funded payments based on verified operational expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUpdates state payment rates for FQHCs to align with actual costs, ensuring adequate funding for essential health services in underserved communities through revised budget allocation methods.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUpdates FQHC payment rates to reflect actual costs, ensuring adequate funding for primary care in underserved communities, advancing healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare Primary Care

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