Establishes a pilot program for establishing and operating certain rural health zones in New York.
The bill establishes a Rural Health Zone Pilot Program to address healthcare gaps in rural areas. It creates pilot rural health zones in specified counties and regions, overseen by rural health zone boards. These boards will develop transformation plans, evaluate community health needs, and establish global medical budgets for safety net providers. The program aims to improve access to care, patient outcomes, and economic development in rural communities. The pilot program will run for five years, with potential extensions based on state innovation grants.
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