Bill > S06107

This bill establishes the Brooklyn Health Care Commission, a comprehensive initiative to examine and recommend improvements to the health care system in Kings County (Brooklyn). The commission will consist of 11 members appointed by various state and local leaders, including representatives from the state senate, assembly, city government, and the governor's office. The commission's primary task is to conduct an in-depth analysis of the county's healthcare infrastructure, including general hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory and primary care facilities, and medical schools. They will study epidemiological challenges, service utilization, facility capacity, economic impacts, capital debt, and the availability of healthcare services for underinsured and uninsured populations. Alongside the commission, a nine-member Kings County Health Care Stakeholders Council will be created to develop recommendations and conduct public hearings with local stakeholders. The commission is required to complete its study and provide recommendations, including potential legislative and executive actions, by December 1, 2025. Members will not receive compensation but will be reimbursed for expenses, and the commission will work closely with the Department of Health and other state agencies to gather necessary information and insights.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6107