Includes digital health care service platforms in the definition of temporary health care services agency.
Impact
The proposed changes would affect how health care services are organized and delivered in New York. By broadening the definition to include digital platforms, the bill would necessitate these platforms to adhere to the same regulations and standards as physical health care personnel agencies. This could enhance accountability and quality of care, as digital service providers would be required to comply with established laws designed to protect patient safety and care standards.
Summary
Bill S03355 seeks to amend the public health law in New York by explicitly including digital health care service platforms in the definition of a temporary health care services agency. This extension of the definition aims to reflect the growing trend of utilizing technology and digital platforms for health care services, thereby providing a legislative framework to regulate these emerging entities. As such, the bill intends to ensure that these digital platforms meet specific licensing, training, and educational requirements that align with traditional healthcare service providers.
Contention
Opponents of the bill may raise concerns about the implications of regulating digital health agencies as traditional health care services. There are debates regarding whether the regulations adequately consider the unique operating models of digital platforms, which often differ significantly from traditional healthcare entities. Critics might argue that overly stringent regulations could undermine innovations in digital health care that aim to increase access and reduce costs, potentially stifling the very benefits that such technologies can offer.
Includes digital health care service platforms in the definition of temporary health care services agency; includes the connection of health care personnel to services at a health care entity in the term assign.
Includes digital health care service platforms in the definition of temporary health care services agency; includes the connection of health care personnel to services at a health care entity in the term assign.
Amends the definition of "health care personnel" to define the term "temporary services" as health care services contracted for an initial term of less than twenty-four continuous months.
Amends the definition of "health care personnel" to define the term "temporary services" as health care services contracted for an initial term of less than twenty-four continuous months.
Establishes temporary health care staffing agencies to assist qualified health care professionals to find temporary employment at health care facilities.
Establishes temporary health care staffing agencies to assist qualified health care professionals to find temporary employment at health care facilities.