What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 8042.
Funding Mobile Paramedic Programs to Improve Healthcare Access in Underserved Areas.
This bill creates a new federal grant program to fund "Community Paramedicine" initiatives. These programs use specially trained paramedics to provide non-emergency health care, manage chronic conditions, and connect patients to primary care, especially benefiting rural and underserved communities. The goal is to improve local health outcomes and reduce unnecessary use of expensive emergency services.
Key points
New Local Healthcare Services: Provides federal funding ($25 million annually through 2029) for local EMS agencies and governments to hire and equip community paramedics.
Better Access and Lower Costs: Community paramedics offer care outside of hospitals, helping people with chronic issues and reducing the need for costly emergency room visits.
Focus on Underserved Areas: The program specifically aims to expand healthcare access in rural areas and reserves 15% of funding for programs serving Tribal communities.
Status:
Expired
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