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This bill directs the New York State Commissioner of Health to develop recommendations for increasing reimbursement rates in two specific areas by October 1, 2025. First, the commissioner must collaborate with hospital industry representatives to propose rate increases for outpatient services, emergency services, diagnostic and treatment center services, and ambulatory surgical services provided by rural critical access hospitals. Second, the commissioner must work with physician advocacy organizations, including the Medical Society of the State of New York, to recommend rate increases for patient health care services provided by physicians in rural and underserved areas. In both cases, the recommendations must consider the increased costs of providing services in rural areas and the need to maintain healthcare access in these regions. The bill requires that these recommendations include proposed legislation to be incorporated into the state budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with rate increases to take effect on April 1, 2026. These recommendations aim to address potential financial challenges and potential healthcare access issues in rural New York communities.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3110