Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services for consumers, patients, educators, and health care providers related to reproductive health services available in New York state including, but not limited to: access to family planning services such as contraceptives and pregnancy testing, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections; makes related provisions.
Impact
If enacted, this bill will directly affect the public health law by mandating the Department of Health to develop educational materials and promote services that are now covered under federal regulations without cost-sharing. The creation of an internet platform will assist in disseminating information and ensuring that materials are available in multiple languages, thus reaching a broader audience. This initiative is expected to improve awareness and accessibility of reproductive health services, thereby enhancing health outcomes for women in New York State.
Summary
Bill A02581 establishes a Women's and Reproductive Health Services Education and Outreach Program within the Department of Health of New York. The primary aim of this bill is to enhance the education and outreach efforts for consumers, patients, educators, and healthcare providers concerning the various women's and reproductive health services available in the state. Services addressed include preventative care, cancer screenings, and access to contraceptives, pregnancy testing, and screening for sexually transmitted infections, among others. The program emphasizes the need for comprehensive resources to support women’s health initiatives across New York.
Contention
Notable points of contention regarding A02581 may arise from concerns about funding and implementation. Critics might question whether adequate resources will be allocated to effectively launch such a comprehensive program. Additionally, there may be debates around the educational content and whether it aligns with the broader reproductive rights discourse, especially in terms of inclusivity of various reproductive health services. Ensuring confidentiality of provider and patient information will also be a critical aspect of the discussions surrounding this bill.
Same As
Creates a department of health education and outreach program on reproductive health services for consumers, patients, educators, and health care providers related to reproductive health services available in New York state including, but not limited to: access to family planning services such as contraceptives and pregnancy testing, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections; makes related provisions.
Requires student onboarding and ongoing education on reproductive health services available to students including where the closest reproductive health clinics are located; all resources available to a student seeking reproductive health services including but not limited to financial assistance and mental health services and any reproductive health resources available to a student through the institution.
Requires student onboarding and ongoing education on reproductive health services available to students including where the closest reproductive health clinics are located; all resources available to a student seeking reproductive health services including but not limited to financial assistance and mental health services and any reproductive health resources available to a student through the institution.
Suspends all unnecessary travel to states that have discriminatory laws for access to women's reproductive health services, including but not limited to, limitations on access to abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Suspends all unnecessary travel to states that have discriminatory laws for access to women's reproductive health services, including but not limited to, limitations on access to abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Requires the health care and wellness education and outreach program of the department of health to provide information regarding pressure ulcers for consumers, patients, educators and health care providers.
Requires the health care and wellness education and outreach program of the department of health to provide information regarding pressure ulcers for consumers, patients, educators and health care providers.
Establishes a reproductive health services training and education grant program to ensure health care providers receive adequate training in abortion care.
Establishes a reproductive health services training and education grant program to ensure health care providers receive adequate training in abortion care.
Establishes a cause of action for relief from a judgment related to reproductive health services; relates to disclosure of information and subpoenas related to reproductive health care services; relates to the extradition of reproductive health care providers or recipients; prohibits investigation pertaining to reproductive health care in furtherance of any interstate investigation or proceeding seeking to impose civil or criminal liability upon a person or entity providing or receiving such services.
Directs the department of health to contract with community-based organizations and not-for-profit corporations for the provision of outreach, information and educational services to immigrants on the availability of health care services, medical assistance, emergency medical assistance, the family health plus program and the child health insurance plan.