Bill > S05742

This bill establishes an age-friendly health system technical assistance center within the New York State Department of Health, in collaboration with the Office for the Aging. The center will provide support and guidance to help healthcare systems become more responsive to the unique needs of older adults. Additionally, the bill modifies existing hospital performance data regulations to allow the department to designate hospitals as "age-friendly" based on specific criteria related to their expertise and technology in caring for elderly patients. The bill also updates terminology from "report cards" to "performance data" and introduces a new provision for special hospital designations that include not just age-friendly hospitals, but also specialized centers like stroke centers, trauma centers, and sexual assault forensic examiner (SAFE) programs. The legislation is designed to improve healthcare quality and accessibility for older populations by creating a dedicated support mechanism and recognizing healthcare facilities that excel in geriatric care. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5742