HB 1358-S2.E - DIGEST |
(DIGEST AS ENACTED) |
Requires the state health care authority to adopt standards for the reimbursement of health care services provided to eligible clients by fire departments pursuant to a community assistance referral and education services program. |
Requires the standards to allow payment for covered health care services provided to individuals whose medical needs do not require ambulance transport to an emergency department. |
Requires the department of health to: (1) Review the professional certification and training of health professionals participating in a community assistance referral and education program; |
(2) Review the certification and training requirements in other states with similar programs; and |
(3) Coordinate with the state health care authority to link the certification requirements with the covered health care services recommended for payment. |
Requires the joint legislative audit and review committee to, in consultation with the state health care authority, conduct a cost-effectiveness review of the standards for reimbursement. |
Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved. |