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A 443 – Step-therapy ENACTED

Introduced by Assemblymember John McDonald (D), A 443 limits the requirement for patients to try and fail on more than two drugs for the same condition before coverage is provided for the prescribed drug; prevents newly enrolled patients from repeating step-therapy protocols completed under a previous plan within the past year. Governor Kathy Hochul (D) signed the bill into law February 14.

A 2250 – Cancer ENACTED

Introduced by Assemblymember Emerita Torres (D), A 2250 mandates no-cost breast cancer screening and diagnostic testing for incarcerated individuals. Governor Kathy Hochul (D) signed the bill into law February 14.

A 5375 – Insurance

Introduced by Assemblymember David Weprin (D), A 5375 prohibits arbitrary time frames on reimbursement for anesthesia services. The bill was introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Insurance Committee.

A 5480A – Criminalization

Introduced by Assemblymember Harry Bronson (D), A 5480A protects health care practitioners from being charged with professional misconduct solely for engaging in legally protected health care activities. The bill was introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Judiciary Committee.

A 5724 – Cancer

Introduced by Assemblymember Michaelle Solages (D), A 5724 expands the health education curriculum to include breast cancer screenings, including age-appropriate instruction in performing self-examinations. The bill was introduced in the Assembly and referred to the Education Committee.

S 4850 – Cancer

Introduced by Senator Christopher Ryan (D), S 4850 requires health insurers to provide coverage for breast cancer screenings to individuals with second-degree relatives who have a history of breast cancer. The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Insurance Committee.

S 4914 – Criminalization

Introduced by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D), S 4914 protects individuals who provide or receive legally protected health services from criminal, civil liability, or professional sanctions imposed by jurisdictions outside the state. The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Children and Families Committee.

S 5241 – Utilization Review

Introduced by Senator Nathalia Fernandez (D), S 5241 prohibits utilization review agencies conducting a retrospective review or audit of a claim from reversing or altering a determination of medical necessity. The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Insurance Committee.

ACS STATE AFFAIRS WORKGROUP

Arnold Baskies, MD, FACS (NJ); Ali Kasraeian, MD, FACS (FL); Kevin Koo, MD, FACS (MN); David Santos, MD, FACS (TX); and Kelly Swords, MD, FACS (CA).

The Workgroup will play a critical role in identifying state advocacy priorities, setting new policy objectives, and evaluating state advocacy grant applications among other duties. 

ACS STATE AFFAIRS PRIORITY ISSUES

• Trauma System Funding and Development
• Cancer Screening, Testing, and Treatment
• Insurance and Administrative Burden
• Professional Liability
• Criminalization of Physician Care
• Access to Surgical Care
• Health Equity