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Improved Emergency Care: Access to Medications and Blood, Support for EMS

This act aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of emergency medical services, especially when every minute counts. It introduces a new payment model for life-saving medications and blood products to ensure their constant availability. Additionally, it mandates studies on the compensation and working conditions of medical personnel and medical directors, as well as the funding of emergency services, all intended to result in better patient care.
Key points
Ensuring constant access to critical medications and blood products in ambulances, potentially saving lives in emergencies.
Supplemental payments for EMS agencies to maintain supplies of medications and blood, regardless of their use on specific Medicare patients.
Analysis of the impact of medical staff shortages on emergency service availability and exploration of solutions.
Study on how Medicare payments affect the ability to recruit and retain qualified EMS professionals.
Guidance for hospitals on reducing patient waiting times after handover from EMS (known as 'wall time').
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3443
Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]
Process start date: 2025-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

When Minutes Count for Emergency Medical Patients Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3443.

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 2025-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ensuring constant access to critical medications and blood products in ambulances, potentially saving lives in emergencies.
  • Supplemental payments for EMS agencies to maintain supplies of medications and blood, regardless of their use on specific Medicare patients.
  • Analysis of the impact of medical staff shortages on emergency service availability and exploration of solutions.
  • Study on how Medicare payments affect the ability to recruit and retain qualified EMS professionals.
  • Guidance for hospitals on reducing patient waiting times after handover from EMS (known as 'wall time').
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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