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Senator Hannon Supports Reform of Consumer Reimbursement System for Out-Of-Network Health Care Charges
Added November 4, 2009
Senator Kemp Hannon (6th District) announced his support of a new not-for-profit company, FAIR Health, Inc., and an upstate research network headquartered at Syracuse University, in an effort to reform a consumer reimbursement system for out-of-network health care charges.
Sen. Hannon Reminds Residents of Bilingual Breast Cancer Support Program
Added October 21, 2009
During this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Senator Kemp Hannon wants to ensure that all women are aware of the services here on Long Island that provide crucial support and information for them.
New Tool for Prescription Drug Shoppers
Added July 5, 2009
Under this New York State law that I supported, the New York Department of Health website allows you to compare prescription drugs among local pharmacies
Women's Health Laws
Added March 18, 2009
Overview of amendments to the law pertaining to women's health.
Hannon Laws: Authorize the Use of Simplified Advance Health Care Directive Form
Added March 17, 2009
This chapter authorizes, on a demonstration basis, the use of a simplified advance health care directives form for exclusive use by persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
Hannon Laws: Expedited Partner Therapy
Added March 17, 2009
Recognizing EPT is not intended as a replacement for standard patient referral strategies, and that it has only been proven successful in controlling select sexually transmitted diseases, particularly chlamydia, this legislation will sunset after five years.
Hannon Laws: Enhance Patient Safety and Improve Infection Control
Added March 17, 2009
This chapter enhances infection control training and practices and clarifies and strengthens the authority of the board for professional medical conduct to discipline physicians.
Hannon Laws: Enable Midwives to More Easily Acquire Staff Privileges
Added March 17, 2009
Licensed midwives provide expert healthcare to women and newborns.
Hannon Laws: Increase Number of Disabled Children Eligible for Home Care
Added March 17, 2009
This chapter changes the financial eligibility standards for participation in the Care at Home Medicaid Waiver Program.
Hannon Laws: Facilitate Increased Organ Donation
Added March 17, 2009
This chapter provides an option to register and enroll in the New York State Donate Life Registry on statewide application forms for voter registration.
Hannon Laws: Authorize Physician Assistants to become Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners
Added March 17, 2009
This chapter clarifies that physician assistants may be sexual assault forensic examiners (SAFEs).
Hannon Laws: Authorize Insurance Providers to Establish Wellness Programs
Added March 17, 2009
This chapter authorizes certain insurance providers to establish wellness programs in conjunction with their issuance of group accident and health insurance policies or group subscriber contracts.
Hannon Laws: Establish Hebrew Home as a Managed Long Term Care Program
Added March 17, 2009
This chapter allows the Commissioner of the Department of Health to approve an application for a certificate of authority from Hebrew Home, an applicant which, as a result of the federal moratorium on Medicare Special Needs Plans, cannot achieve full capitation.
Hannon Laws: Assist Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center
Added March 17, 2009
This chapter extends, for an additional five years, the authority of the Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center to obtain financing and construction services from the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY).
Hannon Laws: Assist Physicians Struggling with Addiction and Mental Illness
Added March 17, 2009
This chapter extends, until March 31, 2013, a demonstration program related to ensuring that physicians who have substance abuse or mental health problems receive appropriate treatment.
Hannon Laws: Add Breast Cancer Victims to the Health Research Science Board
Added March 17, 2009
This chapter amends chapter 621 of the Laws of 2007, which added six persons who have or have had breast cancer and are active in community-based breast cancer organizations to the Health Research Science Board. It clarifies the manner in which such members are appointed. Signed by the governor on March 17, 2008, it is deemed to have been in full force and effect as of August 28, 2007.
Hannon Laws: Increase the DASNY Bond Cap
Added March 17, 2009
This chapter increases the aggregate principal dollar amounts of such bonds and notes from $13.4 billion dollars to $14.2 billion dollars. Such an increase is necessary to ensure DASNY’s ability to meet the financial needs of all of its private not-for-profit health care clients.
Health-Related Laws (Mid-August 2008)
Added March 17, 2009
Posted here are summaries of all health-related legislation that has been brought to the Senate by Sen. Hannon up until August of 2008.
Hannon Laws: Parental Education on Birth Process Options
Added March 17, 2009
This chapter establishes a process for the department of Health to educate the public about health risks, benefits and choices associated with birthing procedures.
Hannon Laws: The New York Certified Aide Registry
Added March 17, 2009
This chapter establishes the "New York Certified Aide Registry and Employment Search Act."
Hannon Laws: Enhance Advocacy for the Mentally Retarded
Added March 17, 2009
This chapter authorizes Surrogate Decision Making Committees to make a decision, for persons with mental retardation who are not represented by an involved family member or guardian, to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment.
Hannon Laws: Improve Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Added March 17, 2009
This chapter requires the Commissioner of the Department of Health to establish best protocols, for use by pediatric primary care providers, for the early screening of children for autism spectrum disorders.