The proposed bill would update current statutes by introducing new requirements for ambulance services and enhancing regulatory oversight. Specifically, it would require the Director of the Department of Health Services (DHS) to issue a certificate of necessity to certain entities providing ambulance services in areas with populations under 10,000, even if they are not within an existing service area, provided they demonstrate the capability to meet service requirements. Additionally, the bill would allow the Director to issue certificates in cases where the current service provider has shown significant noncompliance or disregard for regulations for at least 12 months. Moreover, the bill would establish quarterly reporting requirements for ambulance services, including detailed data on service calls and response times, and mandates that DHS make this information publicly available. It would also impose civil penalties for noncompliance with reporting requirements and allow for appeals against penalties. Other updates include the creation of an online application portal for tracking certificate statuses and the requirement for DHS to redact personal information before public disclosure. Overall, these changes aim to improve the regulation, accountability, and transparency of ambulance services in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2208, 36-2217, 36-2220.01, 36-2232, 36-2233, 36-2234, 36-2235, 36-2236, 36-2218, 36-2223, 36-2212, 36-401, 36-2240, 36-2237, 36-2242, 48-820, 48-822, 12-904, 41-1092.08, 36-2245
House Engrossed Version: 36-2208, 36-2217, 36-2220.01, 36-2232, 36-2233, 36-2234, 36-2235, 36-2236, 36-2218, 36-2223, 36-2212, 36-401, 36-2240, 36-2237, 36-2242, 48-820, 48-822, 12-904, 41-1092.08, 36-2245