Clarifies provisions regarding health care professional applications and terminations.
Impact
The bill is designed to enhance the protections afforded to health care professionals by ensuring they have clear rights when it comes to contract termination or non-renewal. It requires that health care plans provide a timeline for hearings and decisions which protects health professionals from immediate removal without due process. This could significantly influence the operational procedures of health care plans and their contractual relationships with providers by mandating more transparency and fairness in the contractual process.
Summary
S01911 is a legislative bill introduced in the New York Senate which aims to amend the public health law and insurance law concerning the applications and terminations of health care professionals. This bill specifically addresses the conditions under which health care plans can terminate or refuse to renew contracts with healthcare professionals, emphasizing a structured process for review and appeal. It mandates that a health care plan cannot terminate a contract without providing a written explanation to the health care professional and allows them to request a hearing for further review of the termination decision.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding S01911 include concerns from health care plans about the potential for increased administrative burdens and costs associated with the required processes. Advocates for health care professionals argue that these provisions are essential for safeguarding the rights of providers against arbitrary dismissals, while some industry stakeholders may view the regulations as excessive or unnecessarily complicated. Additionally, the exceptions for cases involving imminent harm or fraud are crucial as they balance patient safety with professional rights.
Relates to requirements for medical professionals and health care facilities that provide medication to patients for medical aid in dying; extends the initial effectiveness of certain provisions relating thereto.
Relates to requirements for medical professionals and health care facilities that provide medication to patients for medical aid in dying; extends the initial effectiveness of certain provisions relating thereto.
Clarifies that the New York state health insurance program remains subject to certain provisions of the financial services law and coverage for usual and customary costs for out-of-network health care service.
Prohibits participation in torture of incarcerated individuals by health professionals; prohibits a health care professional from engaging, assisting or planning the torture of an incarcerated individual; requires health care professionals to report torture.
Prohibits participation in torture of incarcerated individuals by health professionals; prohibits a health care professional from engaging, assisting or planning the torture of an incarcerated individual; requires health care professionals to report torture.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 33; Title 36; Title 49; Title 52; Title 56; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to professional counselors.
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Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensure of professional guardians and conservators; require. Amends sec. 303a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.303a) & adds art. 14A.