New York A07818 establishes a respiratory therapy demonstration program for residential health care facilities.

New York A07818 amends the public health law to create a respiratory therapy demonstration program for residential health care facilities. The commissioner of health is authorized to approve up to ten facilities to operate respiratory therapy units. These units will provide services such as oxygenation support, pulmonary rehabilitation, and self-management education for patients with conditions like COPD and pneumonia. Facilities must meet Medicare requirements and submit applications to the commissioner.

New York A07818 establishes a respiratory therapy demonstration program for residential health care facilities.

New York A07818 amends the public health law to create a respiratory therapy demonstration program for residential health care facilities. The commissioner of health is authorized to approve up to ten facilities to operate respiratory therapy units. These units will provide services such as oxygenation support, pulmonary rehabilitation, and self-management education for patients with conditions like COPD and pneumonia. Facilities must meet Medicare requirements and submit applications to the commissioner.