This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning emergency medical services. It introduces new definitions, including "Direct owner" and "Indirect owner," which clarify ownership interests in hospitals, and "Interfacility transport," which specifies ambulance transport between healthcare institutions. Additionally, the bill modifies existing definitions by renumbering them and removing outdated language, such as the definitions of "Emergency medical responder program" and "Emergency medical services provider."

Furthermore, the bill mandates that all rules related to interfacility transportation apply to ambulance services owned or operated by direct or indirect owners of hospitals. This change aims to ensure that the same standards and regulations govern these services, enhancing the consistency and quality of emergency medical care provided in Arizona. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize the legal framework surrounding emergency medical services while ensuring clarity in ownership and operational responsibilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2201, 36-2233, 36-2205, 36-2202, 36-2204, 36-401, 36-2225