The bill amends existing laws related to emergency medical services in Alaska, specifically enhancing the framework for addressing major emergencies. It expands the responsibilities of the department overseeing emergency medical services by including the coordination of care for major emergencies alongside trauma care. The bill also introduces provisions for hospitals and clinics to represent themselves as capable of treating major emergencies if they meet specific criteria established by the department, which must align with national evaluation standards.

Additionally, the bill allows the commissioner to create special designations for varying levels of care for major emergencies provided by certified medical facilities, ensuring that these designations adhere to nationally recognized standards. The definition of "major emergency" is also clarified to include critical conditions such as heart attacks and strokes, thereby broadening the scope of emergencies that the emergency medical services system must address.

Statutes affected:
HB0027A, AM HB 27, introduced 01/10/2025: 18.08.010, 18.08.200
HB0027B, AM CSHB 27(HSS), introduced 03/14/2025: 18.08.010, 18.08.082, 18.08.200