This bill proposes the establishment of a competitive grant program administered by the Department of Administration, specifically aimed at providing funding for a single company that licenses interoperability software technology solutions to support acute care in rural hospitals, health care providers, and trauma centers. The program is set to operate for fiscal years 2025-2026 through 2027-2028, with a total appropriation of $6,000,000 from the state general fund. The grant recipient must comply with specific requirements, including not using third-party vendors, and must demonstrate the effectiveness of their software solution in improving health care coordination and reducing costs.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System to assist in securing federal matching funds and mandates that the grant recipient provide detailed reports on metrics related to cost and time savings. The bill also includes definitions for key terms such as "mobile," "native," "rural," and "veteran employment," and specifies that the grant program will be repealed after December 31, 2028. The appropriated funds are exempt from lapsing provisions, ensuring that any unspent funds will revert to the state general fund after the specified date.