New Laws Regarding NPs Authorization and Lyme Disease Went Into Effect February 3


Posted: 02/14/2019
Category: Advocacy


New York is barely two months into the 2019 session and healthcare laws are already being passed. Below are three laws passed last year that went into effect on February 3 that could affect you or your practice:

  • A.8900-A / S.7170-A - Establishes a Lyme and tick-borne disease working group to review current best practices for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Lyme and tick-borne diseases.
     
  • A.8829 / S.7242 - Requires the installation of Lyme and tick-borne disease warning signs at all state parks, including trail entryways and campgrounds. 
     
  • A.10345-A / S.7713-B - Authorizes nurse practitioners to witness a health care proxy, act as a health care agent and determine competency of a patient.

NYACP continues to monitor legislation as it is introduced throughout the Legislative Session.





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