New York S09388 mandates public notice and community engagement for general hospitals seeking to close entirely or a unit providing maternity, mental.
New York S09388, known as the "Local Input in Community Healthcare Act," requires general hospitals to provide public notice and engage with the community when seeking to close entirely or a unit that provides maternity, mental health, or substance use care. The bill mandates a public community forum to gather input on the anticipated impact of the closure on access to health care services. The hospital must submit a revised closure plan addressing community concerns. The public health and health planning council must review the application and make a recommendation to the commissioner.
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