The information we patients need may be affected by the state we live in. Here are links to background information regarding health or medical services in New York State.
- Patient Specific Information includes patients' rights plus legal and medical information about advance directives (end of life wishes).
- Provider Specific Information includes licensing, credentials, specialty searches, malpractice, and filing complaints against providers in New York.
- Hospital Specific Information includes hospital profiles
- Medical Records Information includes how to gain access to medical records in New York, plus how much it costs, and how to fight denials of access.
- Health and Medical Payment Information ranges from state programs like Medicaid and Children's programs to prescription drug assistance, lists of insurers, requirements and how to dispute decisions made by your insurer in New York.
- Health-related State Government Information includes the main websites for the health department, provider licensing, insurance and others offered by New York State.