Amends the definition of "health care personnel" to define the term "temporary services" as health care services contracted for an initial term of less than twenty-four continuous months; requires a temporary health care services agency to annually submit to the department of health copies of all contracts between the agency and a health care entity to which it assigns or refers health care personnel.
Impact
This legislation requires temporary health care services agencies to submit annual reports to the Department of Health that include all contracts made with health care entities for personnel assignments. Such transparency is intended to enhance state oversight of temporary health services, ensuring that all contracts are properly documented and any necessary reimbursements are made. The amendments might streamline how temporary health services are administered, potentially increasing efficiency in healthcare delivery.
Summary
Bill S05150 aims to amend the public health law in New York, particularly regarding the definitions and regulations concerning 'health care personnel' and 'temporary services'. It defines 'temporary services' as health care services contracted for an initial term of less than twenty-four continuous months and clarifies the types of personnel included under the term. Notably, the bill excludes physicians from the definition of health care personnel, focusing instead on nurses and direct care workers.
Contention
Debates surrounding the bill may arise from various stakeholder perspectives. Proponents are likely to argue that defining and regulating temporary health services will improve staffing flexibility and quality in health care settings, especially in times of staffing shortages. Conversely, some critics may contend that such measures could limit the availability of qualified physicians and lead to disputes over contract terms, diminishing the attractiveness of temporary positions in health care.
Same As
Amends the definition of "health care personnel" to define the term "temporary services" as health care services contracted for an initial term of less than twenty-four continuous months; requires a temporary health care services agency to annually submit to the department of health copies of all contracts between the agency and a health care entity to which it assigns or refers health care personnel.
Amends the definition of "health care personnel" to define the term "temporary services" as health care services contracted for an initial term of less than twenty-four continuous months; requires a temporary health care services agency to annually submit to the department of health copies of all contracts between the agency and a health care entity to which it assigns or refers health care personnel.
Requires insurers to pay a licensed home care services agency for work provided by a personal care aide or a home health aide with temporary protected status or other visa status; requires the licensed home services agency to have made a good faith effort to establish the employment eligibility of personal care aide or a home health aide consistent with federal regulation and statutes.
Requires insurers to pay a licensed home care services agency for work provided by a personal care aide or a home health aide with temporary protected status or other visa status; requires the licensed home services agency to have made a good faith effort to establish the employment eligibility of personal care aide or a home health aide consistent with federal regulation and statutes.
Establishes a home care services bill of rights for patients of home care services agencies and certified home health agencies; requires training for staff and contractors of such agencies to eliminate certain discriminations; makes related provisions.
Establishes a home care services bill of rights for patients of home care services agencies and certified home health agencies; requires training for staff and contractors of such agencies to eliminate certain discriminations; makes related provisions.
Requires review and approval by the commissioner of health of contracts for home care services provided to a licensed home care services agency from a managed care organization or a managed long term care plan; directs the commissioner of health to establish a dispute resolution process independent dispute resolution relating to billing under a contract for home care services.
Requires review and approval by the commissioner of health of contracts for home care services provided to a licensed home care services agency from a managed care organization or a managed long term care plan; directs the commissioner of health to establish a dispute resolution process independent dispute resolution relating to billing under a contract for home care services.
Requires each healthcare entity/network plan to compile/report to health insurance commissioner a summary of how the healthcare entity/network plan requires its contracted providers to submit claims for in-network outpatient behavioral health services.