NY Public Health Law (PHL) § 18-c, regarding consent for payment of certain medical services, was enacted as part of the 2025 New York State budget. As drafted, it requires patient consent to payment for treatment costs. The...more
7/8/2025
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The New York State Executive Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 proposes significant updates to the managed care organization (MCO) provider tax, aiming to enhance Medicaid funding through innovative financial strategies. The...more
2/12/2025
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The recently released New York State Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 contains proposed revisions to a recently enacted law impacting how healthcare providers obtain patients’ consent to payment.
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1/29/2025
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On October 20, 2024, two new laws will take effect in New York that impact how healthcare providers obtain consent to payment and collect payments from patients. These laws will affect all providers, particularly those who...more