New York A04051 amends the social services law to include accountable care organizations within the definition of a managed care provider.

New York A04051 amends the social services law to redefine the term "managed care provider" to include accountable care organizations. This change is intended to integrate these organizations into the state's managed care framework, potentially affecting how they operate and are regulated within the state's health care system. The bill specifies that these organizations must be authorized under the public health law to qualify under the new definition. The changes will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, subject to regulatory actions by the commissioner of health.

New York A04051 amends the social services law to include accountable care organizations within the definition of a managed care provider.

New York A04051 amends the social services law to redefine the term "managed care provider" to include accountable care organizations. This change is intended to integrate these organizations into the state's managed care framework, potentially affecting how they operate and are regulated within the state's health care system. The bill specifies that these organizations must be authorized under the public health law to qualify under the new definition. The changes will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, subject to regulatory actions by the commissioner of health.