Bill > A09078

This bill establishes a 16-member state task force focused on clinical preventive practice guidelines and medical technology assessment, with specific requirements for membership composition and appointment. At least half of the task force members must be physicians from various medical specialties including behavioral health, family medicine, geriatrics, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and nursing. Appointments will be made by the governor, senate president, assembly speaker, and minority leaders of both legislative chambers, with the state health commissioner serving as an ex officio member. Task force members will serve four-year terms and will not receive compensation but will be reimbursed for travel expenses. The task force is specifically charged with soliciting cooperation from medical specialty organizations and consulting with relevant authorities to ensure continuity of preventive care in the event that federal healthcare standards are changed or revoked. The bill defines key terms such as "clinical practice guidelines" as systematically developed statements to assist physicians and patients in making healthcare decisions, and "medical technology" as health-related instruments, equipment, or techniques for treatment, testing, or diagnosis. The task force will select its own chairperson through a majority vote and will meet as necessary to fulfill its responsibilities.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9078