The bill amends existing laws related to emergency medical services in Alaska, specifically enhancing the framework for addressing major emergencies. It updates AS 18.08.010 to include provisions for the coordination and delivery of care for major emergencies alongside trauma care. The amendments emphasize the importance of public and private agency collaboration, the provision of grants to support emergency medical services, and the establishment of educational programs to improve the skills of health personnel in handling major emergencies. Additionally, hospitals and clinics can represent themselves as capable of treating major emergencies if they meet specific criteria set by the department.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new subsection to AS 18.08.082, allowing the commissioner to create special designations for varying levels of care for major emergencies based on nationally recognized standards. It also defines "major emergency" to include critical conditions such as heart attacks and strokes under AS 18.08.200. These changes aim to enhance the state's emergency medical services system and ensure that facilities are equipped to handle significant medical crises effectively.

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