The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to ambulance services by introducing an exemption from the certificate of necessity (CON) requirement for certain ambulance services owned by hospitals, specifically for interfacility patient transport. It would also remove the prohibition on current CON holders from appealing decisions made by the Director of the Department of Health Services regarding overlapping service areas for these applicants.

Additionally, the bill would establish a right of first refusal for ambulance services with a CON for interfacility transport, ensuring they can respond to transfer requests within their service area if they meet specific criteria. It would require health care institutions to document their communications with ambulance services about transport requests and allow them to seek alternative arrangements if necessary. The bill aims to streamline interfacility transport processes while enhancing service accountability and efficiency in emergency medical services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2201, 36-2233, 36-2205, 36-2202, 36-2204, 36-401, 36-2225
House Engrossed Version: 36-2201, 36-2233, 36-2236, 36-2248, 36-2205, 36-2202, 36-2204, 36-401, 36-2225, 36-2234, 36-2240, 36-2237, 36-2217, 36-2242, 48-820, 48-822