Int 1248-2023

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Section 556 of the New York city charter is amended by adding a new subdivision f to read as follows: f. Population health agenda. (1) The department shall develop a citywide population health agenda for the purpose of improving public health outcomes, addressing health disparities, and improving quality of and access to health care for New Yorkers in order to increase life expectancy. Such agenda shall, at minimum, identify the department's population health goals for the next 5 years and strategies for achieving such goals. No later than January 1, 2024, and every 5 years thereafter, the department shall submit to the mayor and the speaker of the council the population health agenda required by this section. (2) No later than June 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, the department shall submit to the mayor and the speaker of the council a comprehensive report that describes the progress toward achieving the goals identified in the most recently submitted population health agenda required by this subdivision. (3) Input from Stakeholders. When developing the population health agenda required by this subdivision, the department may consult or seek input from relevant stakeholders, public health experts, and any other persons deemed relevant. � 2. This local law takes effect immediately. SOS LS #11916 10/2/2023 10:30am 1 2