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Easier Ambulance Access for Hospitals in Difficult Terrain

This act aims to improve access to ambulance services for hospitals located in hard-to-reach areas, such as mountainous terrain or regions with only secondary roads. These changes could enhance the speed and availability of medical assistance for residents in these areas, ensuring these hospitals can continue to provide critical emergency services.
Key points
Ambulance service fee schedules for critical access hospitals in difficult terrain are updated, allowing a shorter 15-mile drive (instead of 35 miles) for mountainous or secondary road areas, potentially reducing medical transport costs.
Hospitals that already met the distance requirements for mountainous terrain or secondary roads will be deemed to meet the new 15-mile requirement, ensuring their continued designation as critical access hospitals.
The new provisions are set to take effect from January 1, 2025, for hospital designation and from January 1, 2026, for ambulance service fee updates.
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Print number: 118_HR_7931
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]
Process start date: 2024-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PEAKS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7931.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ambulance service fee schedules for critical access hospitals in difficult terrain are updated, allowing a shorter 15-mile drive (instead of 35 miles) for mountainous or secondary road areas, potentially reducing medical transport costs.
  • Hospitals that already met the distance requirements for mountainous terrain or secondary roads will be deemed to meet the new 15-mile requirement, ensuring their continued designation as critical access hospitals.
  • The new provisions are set to take effect from January 1, 2025, for hospital designation and from January 1, 2026, for ambulance service fee updates.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 804.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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