Authorizes collaborative programs for community paramedicine services
This bill authorizes hospitals, home care agencies, physicians, and emergency medical services (EMS) to form collaborative programs focused on community paramedicine. It allows these partnerships to provide preventive care in community settings - such as managing chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) and reducing avoidable emergency room visits and hospital admissions - instead of relying solely on emergency transport. The law enables state funding (like grants or rate adjustments) and regulatory flexibility to support these initiatives, while requiring collaboration among the specified partners. It directly affects healthcare providers and at-risk patients, aiming to improve care coordination and reduce costs through proactive community-based services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
Jan 9, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
Co
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Carrie Woerner
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Tague
RRepublican
Co
Donna Lupardo
DDemocratic
Co
John McDonald
DDemocratic
Co
Karen McMahon
DDemocratic
Co
Marianne Buttenschon
DDemocratic
Co
Nader Sayegh
DDemocratic
Co
Phil Steck
DDemocratic
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