Bill > S08222

This bill authorizes the New York State commissioner of health to approve reimbursement rates for collaborative programs established by non-profit and public skilled nursing facilities in five upstate New York nursing home regions. The commissioner can grant approval to regional programs that demonstrate a collaborative approach to improving nursing home efficiency, staffing, and quality of care. To be approved, these programs must show they have safeguards in place to prevent collusion or anti-competitive practices, and must convince the commissioner that their efforts will genuinely enhance the quality of nursing home services. The bill amends the public health law by adding a new subdivision that allows for this approval process, effectively creating a mechanism for nursing homes in upstate New York to work together to improve their operations and care standards. The legislation is designed to encourage regional cooperation among nursing facilities and provide a pathway for innovative approaches to address challenges in long-term care services.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8222