Establishes the office of hospice and palliative care access and quality to provide expertise and input on hospice and palliative care policy development and regulation.
Impact
This bill will amend the public health law by creating a structure that supports the development and implementation of policies aimed at enhancing the quality of hospice and palliative care in New York. The office will facilitate communication between the health department and service providers, aiming to create a collaborative environment. Additionally, with reports to be submitted to state officials, it ensures ongoing evaluations of the effectiveness of these policies and services.
Summary
Bill S09295 aims to establish the Office of Hospice and Palliative Care Access and Quality within the New York State Department of Health. This office is intended to provide essential expertise in policy development and regulation pertaining to hospice and palliative care, ensuring that the needs of providers, workers, and patients are integrated into new policies. Additionally, the office will work on raising awareness of these services and eliminating barriers to access for patients needing end-of-life care.
Contention
Notable points of contention may arise around the allocation of state resources, the implementation of quality metrics, and the potential impact on existing providers in the hospice and palliative care sector. There may be differing opinions on the sufficiency of the proposed measures to improve patient care and whether the establishment of a new office could lead to additional bureaucracy or interfere with existing successful models of care.
Same As
Establishes the office of hospice and palliative care access and quality to provide expertise and input on hospice and palliative care policy development and regulation.