The bill enacts R.S. 40:1132, which establishes guidelines for ambulance providers regarding treatment-in-place services in response to 911 calls. It defines key terms such as "ambulance provider," "beneficiary," and "treatment-in-place service," clarifying that these services involve assessments or treatments provided by ambulance personnel without transporting the beneficiary. The bill mandates that treatment-in-place services will be covered under the medical assistance program, allowing for the use of audio and video telecommunication systems for real-time communication with qualified medical practitioners, although such communication is not a requirement for reimbursement.

Additionally, the bill outlines that all treatment-in-place services must adhere to the ambulance provider's medical direction and established protocols, ensuring that services rendered align with the practitioner's scope of practice. Reimbursement for these services will be based on the Medicaid fee schedule, specifically at rates associated with basic or advanced life support, depending on the level of response. The Louisiana Department of Health is tasked with creating necessary rules and regulations to implement these provisions effectively.