Requires the office of addiction services and supports to collect certain demographic data for incarcerated individuals in medication assisted treatment programs.
Impact
The proposed legislation will directly influence state laws concerning data collection and reporting within the correctional system, particularly regarding the monitoring and effectiveness of drug treatment programs. If passed, the law would require comprehensive annual reports that detail not only the demographics of incarcerated individuals but also track indicators such as the rates of overdose, health complications associated with substance use, and treatment completion rates. This data is intended to contribute to ongoing discussions about the adequacy and effectiveness of addiction treatment provided in prison settings.
Summary
Bill A03936 proposes significant amendments to New York's correction law and mental hygiene law, mandating the Office of Addiction Services and Supports to collect critical demographic data regarding incarcerated individuals who are undergoing medication-assisted treatment programs. This change is aimed at better understanding the effectiveness of these programs in treating substance use disorders within correctional facilities. By establishing a clear framework for data collection, the bill intends to enhance transparency and accountability regarding treatment outcomes and institutional safety as it relates to the incarcerated population.
Contention
Some points of contention surrounding Bill A03936 may arise from concerns about privacy and the implementation of such data collection, especially related to sensitive medical information. There may also be debates on the efficacy of mandated programs in correctional facilities, with some stakeholders arguing that simply increasing data tracking does not guarantee improved health outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders. Advocates for reform in correctional health care will likely push for additional measures that not only collect data but also address the actual needs of incarcerated individuals suffering from addiction.
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Requires the office of addiction services and supports to collect certain demographic data for incarcerated individuals in medication assisted treatment programs.
Requires the office of addiction services and supports to collect certain demographic data for incarcerated individuals in medication assisted treatment programs.
Requires screening incarcerated individuals for eligibility for public benefits prior to release and assistance in applying for such programs; requires officials to seek waivers from the USDA for eligibility for such program.
Requires screening incarcerated individuals for eligibility for public benefits prior to release and assistance in applying for such programs; requires officials to seek waivers from the USDA for eligibility for such program.
Renames an office of addiction services and supports scholarship program the "NYS Father Peter Young Memorial Addiction Professionals Scholarship Program"; codifies the purposes of such program as offering financial education assistance to individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in addiction studies or the education requirements for an office of addiction services and supports credential at Alfred State College, Stony Brook University or Empire State University.
Requires the office of addiction services and supports and the office of mental health to publish information for calculation of rates paid for certain treatment pursuant to the medical assistance program in a form an manner prescribed by the commissioner of the office of addiction services and supports or the commissioner of mental health, as applicable.
Requires rates paid for rehabilitation and opioid treatment be pursuant to certain fee schedules published by the office of addiction services and supports.
Requires the office of addiction services and supports and the office of mental health to publish information for calculation of rates paid for certain treatment pursuant to the medical assistance program in a form an manner prescribed by the commissioner of the office of addiction services and supports or the commissioner of mental health, as applicable.
Requires rates paid for rehabilitation and opioid treatment be pursuant to certain fee schedules published by the office of addiction services and supports.
Expands the purposes of the drug treatment and public education fund to include prevention and recovery programs; requires reporting to be made available on the office of addiction services and supports' website.
Expands the purposes of the drug treatment and public education fund to include prevention and recovery programs; requires reporting to be made available on the office of addiction services and supports' website.