HB 5216
Relating to community paramedicine programs
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Bill overview
This bill allows West Virginia’s emergency medical services agencies to establish community paramedicine programs. These programs would enable trained medical personnel, like EMTs and paramedics, to provide non-emergency medical services to people in their communities, such as managing chronic diseases, conducting home safety checks, and offering health education. The bill also mandates that health insurance plans cover services provided through these community paramedicine programs, and updates regulations regarding emergency medical coverage.
Key provisions
- Emergency medical services agencies can establish community paramedicine programs.
- Program services may include chronic disease management, home safety inspections, and health education.
- The medical director oversees program operations and establishes clinical protocols.
- Partnerships with healthcare professionals and facilities are permitted.
- Telehealth delivery of services is allowed.
- The Office of Emergency Medical Services will create rules to implement the program.
- Health insurance plans must cover services provided by community paramedicine programs.
- Updates regulations regarding emergency medical services coverage, including preauthorization requirements.
Who is affected
- Emergency medical services agencies
- Healthcare providers
- Patients in West Virginia communities
- Health insurance companies
- Residents seeking non-emergency medical care
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