If this bill becomes law, it will extend the Acute Care at Home Pilot Program (ACHPP) until January 1, 2029, allowing licensed hospitals to deliver acute care services in patients' homes. The bill requires eligible hospitals to demonstrate that their in-person and telehealth equipment can ensure emergency response times of no more than 30 minutes to a patient's home. Additionally, it allows participating hospitals to utilize protocols determined by the Department of Health Services (DHS) to meet these emergency response time requirements through mobile paramedics and nursing services.

The bill also makes several technical changes, including the deletion of the previous three-year duration of the pilot program and the adjustment of the repeal date from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2028. It clarifies the criteria for hospital eligibility and the necessary experience for mobile paramedics, removing the previous deadline for certification. Overall, the updates aim to enhance the effectiveness and responsiveness of acute care services provided at home.