Relates to the impact of hospital closures on healthcare access in the state

This bill directs New York's Department of Health to create a detailed report on how hospital closures affect healthcare access across the state. The report, due by April 2026, will collect specific data including hospital locations, bed availability, patient demographics (like insurance status and income levels), financial details of closing facilities, and travel times to nearby hospitals. It will identify "distressed healthcare zones" at risk of future closures and require updated reports every three years. The findings will inform future healthcare funding decisions and certificate-of-need processes, with the final report publicly posted online.