New York
New York has mobile-specific requirements for both dental and medical care.
Dental
Mobile-specific requirements identifiedDental services delivered through a certified mobile extension clinic are subject to the Article 28 pathway and professional practice rules. Confirm the applicable approvals with the Department of Health and the dental licensing authority before operating.
Sources
Dental licensing contact
New York State Board for Dentistry
89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234
Telephone (518) 474-3817 ext. 550
Medical
Mobile-specific requirements identifiedThe Department of Health’s mobile clinic instructions, revised September 4, 2025, require an Article 28 hospital or diagnostic and treatment center operator. New mobile extension clinics and replacement mobile clinics use a Limited Review Application through the New York State Electronic Certificate of Need system. Submit the required schedules, scaled equipment floor plan, and self-certification addressing safe occupancy, proposed services, applicable Facility Guidelines Institute provisions for mobile clinics, handwashing inside the clinic, and accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Mobile imaging clinics require a physicist’s radiation-protection certification. Confirm application fees with the Department before submitting.
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Medical licensing contact
New York State Board for Medicine
89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234
Telephone (518) 474-3817 ext. 560
This guide is for general information and is not legal advice. Regulations can change often. Always check current requirements with state and local licensing authorities before starting services, changing locations, or expanding your program. Consult qualified legal counsel about your specific operations. Verify contact details before sending applications or records.
“No known mobile-specific regulations” means this guide does not identify a separate mobile-specific requirement for the service category in that entry. It is not confirmation that no such requirements exist. General healthcare laws, professional rules, service-specific approvals, payer conditions, and local requirements may still apply. This guide is not an exhaustive compliance checklist.
The professional licensing authorities listed within each jurisdiction are starting points. Facility licensing, pharmacy, radiation, public health, and payer questions may belong to different agencies. Ask the listed authority to direct you to the appropriate office when needed.
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