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CT SB00800

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Department of Public Health shall establish a pilot program in up to three municipalities by January 1, 2016, allowing EMS personnel to provide community-based health care services.

  • EMS personnel may transport patients to non-hospital destinations for appropriate care, provide short-term follow-up home visits after hospital discharge, conduct home visits for frequent emergency department users with chronic diseases, and deliver primary care in underserved areas.

  • Commissioner of Public Health must report to the joint standing committee on public health by January 1, 2017, assessing the pilot program's effectiveness and providing recommendations for statewide implementation.

  • The pilot program terminates on July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A Pilot Program Allowing Emergency Medical Services Personnel To Provide Community-based Health Care Services.

Last Action

Removed from the Foot of the Calendar, Senate

6/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/7/2015
Public Health1/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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