Bill > A00197

This bill creates the Brooklyn Health Care Commission, a body tasked with conducting a comprehensive examination of the health care system in Kings County (Brooklyn). The commission will consist of eleven members appointed by various state and city officials, representing different regions of Brooklyn. The commission's primary objectives include conducting detailed studies on the county's health care challenges, including epidemiological research, facility usage, service capacity, economic impacts, and potential system improvements. The bill also establishes a nine-member Kings County Health Care Stakeholders Council that will develop recommendations for the commission and conduct public hearings to gather input from local stakeholders such as community organizations, health care providers, labor unions, and consumers. The commission is required to complete its study and provide recommendations, including suggested legislative and executive actions, by December 1, 2025. Members of both the commission and council will serve without compensation but will be reimbursed for necessary expenses. The bill emphasizes a comprehensive, region-specific approach to understanding and potentially restructuring Brooklyn's health care infrastructure, with a focus on improving service efficiency, quality of care, and addressing the needs of underserved communities.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A197