Establishes a five-year hyperbaric oxygen therapy pilot program for New York veterans with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder.

New York State Senate Bill S01715 creates a five-year pilot program to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder. The program allows authorized medical professionals to prescribe this therapy, which must comply with accepted standards of care. The commissioner of health will oversee the program, requiring providers to submit annual reports on cost and efficiency. A final report will be submitted to the governor and legislative leaders by December 31. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Establishes a five-year hyperbaric oxygen therapy pilot program for New York veterans with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder.

New York State Senate Bill S01715 creates a five-year pilot program to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy for veterans diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder. The program allows authorized medical professionals to prescribe this therapy, which must comply with accepted standards of care. The commissioner of health will oversee the program, requiring providers to submit annual reports on cost and efficiency. A final report will be submitted to the governor and legislative leaders by December 31. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.