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Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services Act of 2024
12/19/2024, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8977
Bill 118 hr 8977, also known as the Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services Act of 2024, aims to enhance access to emergency medical services for individuals across the United States. The bill focuses on improving the coordination and efficiency of emergency medical services, as well as increasing access to life-saving treatments and interventions.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support the development and implementation of innovative approaches to emergency medical services. These grants will be awarded to states, local governments, and non-profit organizations to fund projects that improve the delivery of emergency medical care.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance training and education for emergency medical services providers. This includes funding for training programs, continuing education opportunities, and initiatives to recruit and retain qualified personnel in the field. The bill also addresses the issue of access to emergency medical services in rural and underserved areas. It includes provisions to increase the availability of emergency medical services in these communities, such as funding for telemedicine programs and mobile medical units. Overall, the Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services Act of 2024 aims to strengthen the emergency medical services system in the United States, ensuring that individuals in need of urgent medical care receive timely and effective treatment.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support the development and implementation of innovative approaches to emergency medical services. These grants will be awarded to states, local governments, and non-profit organizations to fund projects that improve the delivery of emergency medical care.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance training and education for emergency medical services providers. This includes funding for training programs, continuing education opportunities, and initiatives to recruit and retain qualified personnel in the field. The bill also addresses the issue of access to emergency medical services in rural and underserved areas. It includes provisions to increase the availability of emergency medical services in these communities, such as funding for telemedicine programs and mobile medical units. Overall, the Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services Act of 2024 aims to strengthen the emergency medical services system in the United States, ensuring that individuals in need of urgent medical care receive timely and effective treatment.
Current Status of Bill HR 8977
Bill HR 8977 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2024. Bill HR 8977 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 10, 2024. Bill HR 8977's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8977
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8977
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8977
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test an emergency medical services treatment-in-place model under the Medicare program.
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test an emergency medical services treatment-in-place model under the Medicare program.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8977
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