A.660 Gottfried: In relation to hospital establishment
MEMORANDUM OF OPPOSITION
The above-referenced bill amends the Public Health Law to require the establishment and regulation of all entities that have or share in decision-making authority over hospitals. The bill would also subject amendments to a hospital’s mission statement to review by the Public Health Council.
- The New York State Catholic Conference strongly opposes this legislation for the following reasons:the provision undermines the authority of religious leaders and sponsors over decision-making central to the facility’s religious mission and philosophy; and
- the bill is an unwarranted intrusion into the ability of religious leaders and sponsors who, under Church law, have the responsibility to ensure that Church-sponsored activity is carried out in accord with the religious beliefs and practices of the Church.
