The bill establishes regulations regarding compensation for health care services provided to inmates in Polk County detention centers. It defines key terms such as "air ambulance," "emergency medical services vehicle," and "health care provider," which includes various licensed medical professionals and facilities. The bill stipulates that compensation for medical services rendered to inmates may not exceed 110% of the Medicare allowable rate if the health care provider lacks a contract with Polk County. In cases where the provider has reported a negative operating margin, the compensation cap is raised to 125% of the Medicare allowable rate.

Additionally, the bill sets a similar compensation limit for emergency medical transportation services provided to inmates, also capped at 110% of the Medicare allowable rate for non-contracted entities. It explicitly states that these provisions do not apply to medical services provided at hospitals operated by Polk County. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.