NYSRS Advocacy

Support: S2917, Cleare/ A2516, Paulin
Would require insurance coverage of breast ultrasounds following a notification of dense breast tissue. This legislation was advanced by the Senate Health Committee and now remains pending in the Senate and Assembly Insurance Committees.

Support: S1187, Persaud/A1641, Hunter
Would require insurance coverage of annual ovarian cancer screening for patients that are at high-risk of developing ovarian cancer. This legislation remains pending in the Senate and Assembly Insurance Committees

Oppose: S2126, Rivera
Would allow physician assistants to independently perform fluoroscopy. This legislation did not advance during the 2023 legislative session and remains pending in the Senate Health Committee.

Oppose: S5520, Rivera/ A5012, Solages
Would allow physician assistants to practice independently. This legislation did not advance during the 2023 legislative session and remains pending in the Senate and Assembly Higher Education Committees.

Oppose: A8378, Paulin
Would allow physician assistants to practice independently. This bill was introduced in mid-December and was referenced to the Assembly Higher Education committee.

Oppose: S2544, Jackson/A2217, Pretlow
Would expand the scope of practice of podiatrists. This legislation did not advance during the 2023 legislative session and remains pending in the Senate and Assembly Higher Education Committees.