N.Y. Public Health Law § 2999-n: Accountable care organizations; findings; purpose

§ 2999-n. Accountable care organizations; findings; purpose. The

legislature finds that the formation and operation of accountable care

organizations under this article, and subject to appropriate regulation,

can be consistent with the purposes of federal and state anti-trust,

anti-referral, and other statutes, including reducing over-utilization

and expenditures. The legislature finds that the development of

accountable care organizations under this article will reduce health

care costs, promote effective allocation of health care resources, and

enhance the quality and accessibility of health care. The legislature

finds that this article is necessary to promote the formation of

accountable care organizations and protect the public interest and the

interests of patients and health care providers.