2013 New York Consolidated Laws
PBH - Public Health
Article 29-E - (2999-N - 2999-R) ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONS
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.