Healthcare (Healthcare Workforce)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8716: Relates to permitting licensed pharmacists and nurse practitioners to prescribe and order COVID-19 immunizations

Permits licensed pharmacists and nurse practitioners to prescribe and order COVID-19 immunizations; permits physicians to issue non-patient specific orders to pharmacists for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older; permits pharmacists to issue patient specific orders for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands healthcare access by enabling pharmacists/nurse practitioners to prescribe COVID-19 vaccines, improving patient availability and public health response.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 30, 2026

A 9328: Expands Medicaid coverage to include pharmacological treatment for hyperhidrosis

Expands Medicaid coverage to include pharmacological treatment for hyperhidrosis when such treatment is ordered by a physician, registered physician assistant, or registered nurse practitioner; provides that the provisions shall not take effect unless all necessary approvals under federal law and regulation have been obtained to receive federal financial participation in the costs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands Medicaid coverage for pharmacological hyperhidrosis treatment, increasing patient access to healthcare services under public insurance program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9289: Relates to reports of substantial risk or threat of harm by mental health professionals

Exempts police and peace officers receiving treatment from mandatory reporting of substantial risk or threat of harm by mental health professionals, unless the mental health professional determines, based on reasonable professional judgment, that the condition impairs such person's ability to perform their job duties.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts police officers from mandatory reporting by mental health professionals, protecting patient privacy (a patient right) in mental health treatment, thus supporting mental health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Mental Health

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signed · New York · Assembly Oct 17, 2025

A 7845: Relates to establishing a state amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and motor neuron disease (MND) registry

Requires the department of health to establish a registry for the collection of information on the incidence and prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and motor neuron disease (MND) in the state; requires that every physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant and general hospital that diagnoses or treats a patient diagnosed with ALS or MND give notice to the department of cases of ALS or MND coming under their care; requires that patients diagnosed with ALS or MND be provided with written and verbal notice regarding the collection of information and patient data on ALS and MND and provides a method for patients to opt out of the collection of data; provides for duties of the department and the commissioner of health in relation thereto.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes ALS/MND registry for data collection on incidence/prevalence, advancing public health surveillance and future healthcare planning efforts.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals

signed · New York · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 598: Establishes a state frontotemporal degeneration registry

Establishes a state frontotemporal degeneration registry; defines terms; requires every physician, nurse practitioner, nurse physician assistant and general hospital that diagnoses or is treating a patient diagnosed with an FTD disorder to give notice to the department; requires certain information to be confidential; sets forth the duties of the commissioner of health; requires the department of health to create and maintain a webpage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates FTD registry to enhance public health data collection, aiding disease tracking and future care improvements for neurological disorders.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1958: Relates to the authority of a hospice medical director to sign a death certificate

This bill allows hospice medical directors (or physicians they designate) to sign death certificates for patients under their care, instead of requiring the last attending physician. It directly affects hospice providers and medical staff by clarifying who can legally certify a patient's death in hospice settings. The key change amends Public Health Law to explicitly include hospice medical directors in the list of authorized signers, alongside physicians or nurse practitioners. This updates existing law to reflect current hospice care practices without altering patient rights or healthcare access.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies hospice medical directors' authority to sign death certificates, streamlining hospice care operations without unnecessary barriers in healthcare delivery.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Public Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4297: Establishes training and registration requirements for patient care technicians

Establishes training and registration requirements for patient care technicians; requires training programs to be conducted by hospitals, residential health care facilities, home care services agencies, degree and non-degree granting institutions of higher education, or any other entity approved by the commissioner to conduct such a program; provides such training shall include, but not be limited to an overview of the roles and responsibilities of patient care technicians in hospitals, residential care facilities and the home care environment, an overview of various patient care services provided in hospitals, residential care facilities and the home care environment, and the legal scope of practice for patient care technicians; defines terms.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates standardized training for patient care technicians, enhancing workforce qualifications and patient care quality in healthcare settings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 10, 2025

S 6413: Relates to establishing a state amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and motor neuron disease (MND) registry

Requires the department of health to establish a registry for the collection of information on the incidence and prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and motor neuron disease (MND) in the state; requires that every physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant and general hospital that diagnoses or treats a patient diagnosed with ALS or MND give notice to the department of cases of ALS or MND coming under their care; requires that patients diagnosed with ALS or MND be provided with written and verbal notice regarding the collection of information and patient data on ALS and MND and provides a method for patients to opt out of the collection of data; provides for duties of the department and the commissioner of health in relation thereto.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes ALS/MND registry for public health data collection, supporting disease tracking and future healthcare planning90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4035: Relates to allowing for unlicensed individuals to collect throat or nasopharyngeal swab specimens and to perform certain nursing tasks during a state of disaster emergency

Allows for unlicensed individuals to collect throat or nasopharyngeal swab specimens and to perform certain nursing tasks during a state disaster emergency.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands healthcare workforce capacity during disasters by allowing unlicensed personnel to collect specimens and perform nursing tasks, directly supporting public health response without restricting services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 352: Relates to the use of fluoroscopy by physician assistants

This bill allows licensed physician assistants in New York to use fluoroscopy (real-time x-ray imaging) during medical procedures, such as guiding injections or minimally invasive treatments. To do so, physician assistants must complete a 40-hour didactic course, 40 hours of clinical training, and pass a department-approved competency exam. The law defines fluoroscopy as an x-ray technique providing continuous imaging to track instruments or body parts during procedures. It takes effect 180 days after enactment, with immediate rulemaking authority to implement requirements. The bill directly affects physician assistants and their scope of practice in diagnostic and therapeutic settings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands PA scope to use fluoroscopy with training, enhancing provider capabilities and patient access to imaging-guided procedures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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