Bill > S03355

This bill amends the New York public health law to expand the definition of "temporary health care services agency" to include digital health care service platforms and technology-based solutions that help connect healthcare workers with healthcare entities. Specifically, the bill modifies existing language to broaden the scope of such agencies beyond traditional temporary staffing firms, now encompassing digital platforms that enable healthcare entities to engage individuals for healthcare services. The changes require these digital platforms to document that individuals they connect meet minimum licensing, training, and continuing education standards for their healthcare positions. The bill also updates various related sections of the law to use more inclusive language around "individuals engaged to provide health care services" instead of the previous terminology of "assigned medical personnel." These modifications aim to recognize and regulate the growing role of digital platforms in healthcare staffing, ensuring that such platforms maintain the same professional standards and documentation requirements as traditional temporary staffing agencies. The changes are designed to provide more flexibility in healthcare workforce connections while maintaining regulatory oversight to protect healthcare quality and patient safety.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3355