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NY A07369
NY A07369Permits telehealth delivery of services by physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants, chiropractors and mental health practitioners.
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Introduced
05/06/2021
05/06/2021
In Committee
02/16/2022
02/16/2022
Crossed Over
02/16/2022
02/16/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to telehealth delivery of services by physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants, chiropractors and mental health practitioners
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Health Law to permit the delivery of telehealth services by physical therapy and occupational therapy assistants, chiropractors, and mental health practitioners. Specifically, it adds these providers to the list of professionals authorized to provide telehealth services in New York. The bill aims to expand access to these healthcare services through the use of remote technology, which can be particularly beneficial during the COVID-19 pandemic and for individuals with limited mobility or who live in underserved areas.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Richard Gottfried (D)*,
Jake Ashby (R),
Charles Barron (D),
Kevin Byrne (R),
Robert Carroll (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 02/16/2022)
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