New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09012

Introduced
8/13/25  

Caption

Prohibits non-physician organizations or their representatives to hold majority shares in or serve as directors of professional corporations organized to practice medicine.

Impact

The passage of A09012 would reinforce the governance of medical practices by ensuring that a majority of decision-makers within medical corporations are licensed physicians. This legislative change is expected to enhance the quality of healthcare delivery by emphasizing the importance of professional medical judgment in clinical operations. The bill aims to protect patients by restricting non-physicians from exerting control over medical practices, which can lead to profit motives overshadowing patient care.

Summary

Bill A09012 proposes amendments to several state laws concerning professional corporations operating in the medical field. Specifically, it seeks to prohibit non-physician management services organizations from holding a majority of shares or serving as directors in professional corporations that practice medicine. The aim is to ensure that licensed physicians maintain control over medical practices, thereby directing the operational and clinical decisions of healthcare services.

Contention

The bill has sparked debates concerning the balance of power in healthcare management. Proponents argue that it safeguards the integrity of medical practice by ensuring that physicians, who are best trained to make clinical decisions, retain authority over their practices. However, critics express concerns that such restrictions may limit the ability for innovative management strategies provided by non-physician entities, potentially impacting the operational efficiency of healthcare services.

Notable_points

Key provisions include stipulations that require the majority of shareholders, as well as the majority of the board of directors, to be comprised of licensed physicians. Furthermore, the bill addresses the removal of officers and directors, permitting actions beyond a simple majority vote under specific conditions, thereby establishing stringent criteria for governance within professional corporations.

Companion Bills

NY S08442

Same As Prohibits non-physician organizations or their representatives to hold majority shares in or serve as directors of professional corporations organized to practice medicine.

Previously Filed As

NY A08420

Requires any elected or appointed coroner who is not a licensed physician to be a certified nurse practitioner or licensed physician assistant authorized to practice medicine in this state.

NY S09443

Requires any elected or appointed coroner who is not a licensed physician to be a certified nurse practitioner or licensed physician assistant authorized to practice medicine in this state.

NY S00117

Permits the redaction of certain physician's names on birth certificates when such physician's license to practice medicine has been surrendered or revoked by the office of professional medical conduct.

NY S01727

Relates to improper practices relating to staff membership or professional privileges of a physician and such physician's board certification.

NY A06829

Relates to the date of school district annual organizational meetings; allows boards of education to meet on any date on or before the Monday after July 20th for their annual organizational meeting.

NY S06882

Relates to professional obligations under the physician loan repayment program; provides an option to practice as a physician engaged in private practice in an underserved area.

NY A07942

Relates to professional obligations under the physician loan repayment program; provides an option to practice as a physician engaged in private practice in an underserved area.

NY S07328

Prohibits the investment of certain public funds with the Trump organization; directs the comptroller to take appropriate action to sell, redeem, divest or withdraw any investment held in such organization.

NY S03449

Grants immunity from liability to organizations which establish physician committees the purpose of which is to confront and refer to treatment physicians who are thought to be suffering from addiction or mental illness.

NY A06017

Grants immunity from liability to organizations which establish physician committees the purpose of which is to confront and refer to treatment physicians who are thought to be suffering from addiction or mental illness.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.