Just as an idea of what might be coming down the line, New York State just enacted an executive order that:

Just as an idea of what might be coming down the line, New York State just enacted an executive order that:

  • Removes physician oversight requirements from NPs, PAs, CRNAs, APRNs.

  • Eliminates all hospital bed limits and allows non-hospitals to be used as hospitals, including hospice centers, ASCs, etc.

  • Eliminates most restrictions on EMS, including allowing “medical direction” by paramedics.

  • Completely suspend malpractice liability except for gross negligence.

  • Completely suspend all medical record keeping requirements for patient care or billing if they get in the way of efficient medical care.

  • Remove GME and other work hour restrictions.

  • All elective cases canceled at hospitals, ASCs, and private offices.

  • The state taking control of any hospital that does not comply, with 24h notice.

  • Special restrictions on pharmacists dispensing hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine.

  • State collecting a list of all licensed healthcare providers.