N.Y. Elder Law § 244: Powers of the commissioner of health

§ 244. Powers of the commissioner of health. The powers of the

commissioner of health in administering the elderly pharmaceutical

insurance coverage program shall include but not be limited to the

following:

1. subject to the approval of the director of the budget, promulgating

program regulations pursuant to section two hundred forty-six of this

title;

2. determining the annual schedule of cost-sharing responsibilities of

eligible program participants pursuant to section two hundred

forty-seven of this title;

3. entering into contracts pursuant to section two hundred forty-three

of this title;

4. implementing alternative program improvements for the efficient and

effective operation of the program in accordance with the provisions of

this title;

5. establishing or contracting for a therapeutic drug monitoring

program, for the purpose of monitoring therapeutic drug use by eligible

program participants in an effort to prevent the incorrect or

unnecessary consumption of such therapeutic drugs; and

6. monitor the provision of services pursuant to contractual

arrangements entered into pursuant to section two hundred forty-three of

this title and examine and review all documents and other information to

assure compliance with all provisions of this article whether such

documents or other information are under the control of a contractor or

a participating provider pharmacy.