Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 10219: Relates to health care payment amounts

Requires an insurance company which owns a health care provider to pay any health care provider which it does not own an amount that is no less than the amount that it pays a health care provider which it does own for a comparable service; prohibits an insurance company which is owned by a health care provider from paying any health care provider which does not own such insurance company an amount that is less than the amount that it pays a health care provider which does own such company for a comparable service.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates fair payment rates between insurers and providers, preventing discriminatory pricing and protecting healthcare access.85% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly May 5, 2026

K 1267: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026, as Melanoma Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate May 2026 as Melanoma Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the importance of skin cancer prevention and education by encouraging events focused on sun safety and screening. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves to raise public awareness about the risks and signs of melanoma.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes melanoma awareness, sun safety, and screening to improve public health outcomes.85% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate May 27, 2026

J 2118: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2026 as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate September 2026 as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month. The resolution aims to increase public knowledge about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with brain aneurysms. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal request to the executive branch to promote health education during that specific month. Once adopted, the text will be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul for her consideration.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes public awareness of brain aneurysms, enhancing health education and patient knowledge.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11087: Requires instruction on nutrition in schools

This bill, known as the Nutrition Education Act, mandates that public schools in grades K-12 teach students about nutrition, physical activity, and preventive health. The law requires instruction to cover topics such as how diet affects the body, the risks associated with ultra-processed foods, and skills like reading food labels and planning meals. To ensure accuracy, the curriculum must be based on scientific evidence from peer-reviewed research and expert consensus. The Department of Health is authorized to create specific definitions for terms like "ultra-processed foods" to guide how these lessons are taught. The changes will take effect on July 1st of the year following the bill's passage.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates nutrition education in K-12 schools, enhancing student health literacy and curriculum quality.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates nutrition education in schools to improve preventive health and diet awareness, strengthening public health outcomes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Student Health

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passed · New York · Assembly May 6, 2026

K 1286: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2026, as Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially designate November 2026 as Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month. It does not change any laws or create new programs but serves to highlight the importance of end-of-life care services for patients and their families. The resolution emphasizes the role these services play in providing comfort, managing symptoms, and supporting emotional and spiritual needs during serious illnesses. By memorializing this proclamation, the legislature aims to raise public awareness about the value of hospice and palliative care within the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes hospice and palliative care awareness, highlighting the importance of end-of-life services and patient comfort.85% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly May 21, 2026

K 1428: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 21, 2026, as Telepractice Awareness Day in the State of New York

This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 21, 2026, as Telepractice Awareness Day. The resolution highlights the benefits of using technology to provide speech, language, and hearing services to people who face barriers like distance or lack of local specialists. It also notes concerns about internet access in some households and supports the idea that telehealth can improve care for underserved communities. The measure does not change any laws or funding but serves to raise public awareness about these services. Copies of the resolution are sent to the Governor and relevant colleges that offer telehealth programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes telepractice to improve access to speech and hearing services for underserved students, enhancing educational equity.70% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes telepractice to improve access to speech and hearing services for underserved communities, aligning with healthcare access goals.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes telepractice technology to improve healthcare access for underserved communities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth Broadband Access

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 11307: Enacts the "golden age hearing access act"

Enacts the "golden age hearing access act" to enhance hearing aid access, affordability and innovation for persons ages sixty-two and older while ensuring quality through free-market-driven reforms.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enhances hearing aid access and affordability for seniors, directly improving patient access to healthcare services.90% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

J 2064: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2026, as Blood Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate September 2026 as Blood Cancer Awareness Month in New York State. The resolution aims to increase public knowledge about blood cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma, by highlighting symptoms, risk factors, and available treatments. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage education and support for patients and their families. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Governor and Blood Cancer United to formalize the proclamation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes blood cancer awareness to improve public knowledge and support for patients.80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 10268: Requires insurers and health plans to grant automatic preauthorization approvals to eligible health care professionals in certain circumstance

This bill requires health insurers to automatically approve preauthorization requests for doctors and other providers who have a high success rate with specific services. Under the new rules, a provider becomes eligible for automatic approval if their preauthorization requests for a particular service were approved at least 90% of the time in the last six months. Once a provider qualifies, the insurer must grant immediate approval for future requests without requiring additional paperwork, and the service is treated as medically necessary for payment purposes. Insurers can rescind this automatic status only once a year if the provider's approval rate drops below 90% or if they fail to meet other criteria, and they must provide a 30-day notice before making such changes. The legislation aims to streamline administrative processes for providers with strong track records while maintaining oversight through annual evaluations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill streamlines preauthorization to improve patient access and reduce administrative barriers for healthcare providers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

K 1313: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2026 as Neurofibromatosis Month in the State of New York

This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare May 2026 as Neurofibromatosis Month in New York State. The resolution aims to raise awareness about neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors, by aligning the state observance with the national campaign. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the condition and support ongoing research efforts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises awareness for a genetic disorder, aligning with efforts to protect patient rights and support research.75% confidence

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