Relates to establishing the "340B prescription drug anti-discrimination act"; prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers from discriminating against covered entities and New York state pharmacies based on participation in the drug discount program authorized by section 340B of the federal public health service act.
Provides for reciprocity agreements with other states for medical cannabis programs; directs the cannabis control board to promulgate regulations for the approval of pre-roll products in the medical cannabis program.
Removes the requirement that consent for the payment of certain medical services must occur after such services are administered; requires the superintendent of financial services and the commissioner of health to develop a uniform form for consent for payment; provides that any non-conforming form shall be prohibited and unenforceable.
Authorizes retail clinics to provide certain services; directs the commissioner of health to enact regulations imposing certain standards and restrictions.
Requires a pharmacy benefit manager to pay a participating pharmacy at minimum at the national average drug acquisition cost (NADAC) rate, or at the pharmacy acquisition cost rate if greater or there is not a NADAC rate, plus a professional dispensing fee that is at minimum the professional dispensing fee paid under the state medical assistance program.
This bill changes the timeframe for adoptive parents to cover certain birth-related expenses for the birth mother. It extends the period from 60 days before birth and 30 days after birth to 180 days before birth and 45 days after birth. The change directly affects adoptive parents and birth mothers in New York adoption cases, allowing payments for reasonable costs like housing, medical care, or transportation during pregnancy and shortly after birth. The bill maintains existing restrictions, such as prohibiting payments to unauthorized agencies and requiring court approval for exceptions beyond the new timeframes.
Establishes the New York dignity in pregnancy and childbirth act; requires hospitals and other facilities that provide perinatal care to implement an evidence-based implicit bias program for all health care providers involved in the perinatal care of patients within those facilities; requires the department of health to publish reports on maternal morbidity and pregnancy related deaths.
Allows an adult home, enriched housing facility, assisted living residence or special needs assisted living residence to provide for nursing services in the facility that are not continual, either by arrangement with a provider of nursing services or by employment.
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.
This bill increases civil penalties for violations of public health laws. It raises the base penalty from $2,000 to $3,000 per violation, with higher penalties for repeat offenses ($10,000) or violations causing serious harm ($20,000). Nursing home and hospital operators face increased penalties of $5,000 per violation, with excess funds from nursing home penalties directed to a quality improvement program. The changes apply to violations affecting public health safety and redirect collected penalties to specific state health initiatives.
