CSSB 168(HSS) Summary

• Requires the commissioner to establish special designations in regulation for varying levels of trauma care at certified trauma centers, based on nationally recognized standards and procedures.

• Creates a trauma care fund to compensate certified trauma centers that receive special designations, with fund sources including legislative appropriations, donations, reimbursements, and fund income.

• Limits commissioner distribution to no more than 25 percent of total fund assets in a fiscal year to any single trauma center.

• Makes a portion of alcohol tax revenue under AS 43.60.010 available for appropriation to the trauma care fund, without creating a dedicated fund.

• Takes effect immediately upon enactment.