Healthcare (Healthcare Workforce)

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2025

S 7435: Authorizes pharmacists to dispense HIV pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis

This bill authorizes licensed pharmacists to dispense HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). For PEP, pharmacists can provide up to a seven-day starter pack under a non-patient specific order from a physician or nurse practitioner. For PrEP, pharmacists can dispense a 30 to 60-day supply after completing a specialized training program and confirming the patient's negative HIV status within seven days. Pharmacists must also ensure the patient meets other health criteria and provide information on ongoing PrEP use and the importance of follow-up care with a physician.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands patient access to HIV prevention (PrEP/PEP) by authorizing pharmacists to dispense under specific protocols, advancing preventive healthcare services.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2025

S 756: Requires insurance contracts to cover neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia

Requires insurance contracts to cover neuropsychological examinations for dyslexia when performed by a health care professional licensed, certified, or authorized pursuant to title eight of the education law and acting within their scope of practice.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for dyslexia neuropsychological exams, expanding access to necessary healthcare services for patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4924: Relates to home care and hospice worker shortage areas and disciplines

Authorizes the commissioner of health to adjust medical assistance rates of payment for certified home health agencies, managed long term care plans, hospices, long term home health care programs, licensed home care services agencies and other entities for recruitment, training and retention of direct care workers for services in shortage areas and by shortage disciplines.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes payment rate adjustments for home health/hospice agencies to recruit/retain staff in shortage areas, directly strengthening healthcare workforce stability and service access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAuthorizes rate adjustments to fund recruitment/retention of home care workers, strengthening workforce stability in shortage areas.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 2278: Requires general hospitals to have a registered professional nurse as a member of the governing entity responsible for developing a general hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies and programs

Requires hospitals to have a registered professional nurse as a sitting and voting member of the governing entity responsible for developing a hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies and programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates nurse representation in hospital governance to influence strategic policies, improving clinical decision-making and patient care quality per healthcare support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3285: Allows a licensed pharmacist to order and administer certain tests

This bill allows licensed pharmacists in New York to order and administer specific diagnostic tests, directly affecting pharmacists and patients seeking convenient testing. It authorizes pharmacists to perform FDA-authorized tests for conditions like COVID-19, flu, RSV, strep throat, HbA1c, hepatitis C, and HIV. The law expands pharmacists' scope of practice to include these tests under federal "waiver" requirements, without requiring additional physician oversight. The provision expires on July 1, 2028, as noted in the bill's text.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands pharmacist scope for diagnostic tests, improving patient access to convenient testing without physician oversight, directly advancing healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 1942: Makes conforming changes reflecting the previously authorized scope of practice of nurse practitioners

Makes conforming changes reflecting the previously authorized scope of practice of nurse practitioners; adds nurse practitioners as persons who can authorize or make certain determinations authorized to be made or determined by physicians.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands nurse practitioner authority to make medical determinations, improving patient access to care without physician oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8175: Authorizes nurses and doctors licensed in Puerto Rico to practice in New York State

Bill A 8175, known as the "Puerto Rico Healthcare Professional Reciprocity Act," allows nurses and doctors licensed and in good standing in Puerto Rico to practice in New York State. The bill amends existing education law to deem these professionals as having met New York's educational and examination requirements. This means nurses and physicians from Puerto Rico would not need to retake national licensing examinations. However, they would still need to meet other New York requirements, such as character, fitness, and a residency program for physicians, and register their license with the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves licensing barrier for Puerto Rican healthcare professionals, expanding provider access in NY and improving patient care availability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 20, 2025

S 254: Relates to the hospitalization, care coordination, and assisted outpatient treatment for persons with mental illness by qualified clinical examiners or qualified mental health professionals

Relates to the hospitalization, care coordination, and assisted outpatient treatment for persons with mental illness by qualified clinical examiners or qualified mental health professionals; defines qualified clinical examiner and qualified mental health professional.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes framework for mental health treatment access, care coordination, and outpatient services, directly advancing mental health care expansion and patient access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5208: Requires general hospitals to have a registered professional nurse as a member of the governing entity responsible for developing a general hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies and programs

Requires general hospitals to have a registered professional nurse as a sitting and voting member of the governing entity responsible for developing a hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies and programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandating nurse representation in hospital governance directly improves clinical decision-making and patient care quality, aligning with healthcare protection and advancement indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Hospitals

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 42: Establishes a pilot program authorizing certain nurse aides to administer medication in residential health care facilities in St. Lawrence county

This bill creates a pilot program in St. Lawrence County allowing certified nursing home medication aides to administer routine medications in residential health care facilities under specific conditions. It permits aides to give prefilled or easy-to-administer medications (excluding most injections, except for diabetes care, heparin, or epinephrine), but only when directly supervised by a registered nurse. Key requirements include mandatory training, experience (at least one year), competency assessments, and documentation of all medication administration. The program strictly prohibits aides from assessing patient needs, performing tasks outside their scope, or administering medications without a registered nurse’s assignment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands medication administration scope for certified aides under RN supervision in residential care, improving patient access to routine medication management without restrictions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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