New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Chapter XII - Innovative Delivery Models
Part 1003 - Accountable Care Organizations
Section 1003.7 - Governing Body
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) The governing body shall be responsible for the oversight and strategic direction of the ACO, holding those responsible for management of the ACO accountable for the ACO's activities as described in this Part.
(b) The governing body must have a transparent governing process which shall include, but not be limited to:
(c) The ACO governing body shall include at least one representative or designee from each of the following groups:
(d) At least 75 percent control of the ACO's governing body shall be held by ACO participants and in addition to otherwise required representatives set forth above, an ACO shall use its best efforts to include a representative from each FQHC that serves the population to be served by the ACO.
(e) Members of the ACO governing body shall have a fiduciary relationship with the ACO and shall be subject to conflict of interest rules adopted by the ACO and in regulations of the Commissioner. The conflict of interest policy must:
(f) The governing body members may serve on the governing board of an ACO participant provided there is no conflict of interest.
(g) If the ACO is an existing entity, the ACO governing body may be the same as the governing body of that existing entity, provided it satisfies the other requirements of this section.