If enacted, this bill would extend the Acute Care at Home Pilot Program (ACHPP) until January 1, 2029, updating the current statute that originally set the program's expiration for December 31, 2026. The bill would require 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, a new requirement that would be inserted into the existing language. Additionally, it would allow 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The bill also makes several technical changes, including the deletion of outdated language regarding the experience requirements for mobile paramedics, which previously specified a deadline of January 1, 2023. Instead, the updated language would maintain the requirement for paramedics to have at least two years of experience and certification in community paramedicine without a specified cutoff date. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the ACHPP by ensuring timely emergency responses while extending its duration and updating operational protocols.