New York State Amendment to Law Regarding Dental Telehealth Services
A New York State law amendment regarding dental telehealth services takes effect immediately. Here's what dentists need to know.
New York State Repeals Religious Exemption from School Vaccination Requirements
On June 13, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation repealing a Public Health Law provision which allowed exemptions from school vaccination requirements based upon a parent’s or guardian’s religious beliefs.
NY Governor Signs Legislation Requiring New RNs to Obtain Bachelor’s Degree
In December 2017, New York State became the first in the nation to require that new registered nurses earn a baccalaureate degree or higher within 10 years of licensure. The new educational requirement does not affect nurses who are already in practice.
NYSDOH Adopts Emergency Regulation to Allow Facilities to Become Designated Caregivers under the Medical Marijuana Program
Effective October 5, 2017, the Department of Health adopted an emergency regulation to allow certain types of facilities to become designated caregivers for patients who are certified to receive medical marijuana under New York State’s Medical Marijuana Program.