DE SCR50

Recognizes the importance of Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) and Community Paramedicine as innovative out-of-hospital healthcare delivery models that coordinate with hospitals and healthcare providers.

Notes that clinical research demonstrates MIH and Community Paramedicine services result in fewer hospital readmissions, lower mortality rates, reduced falls, and higher patient satisfaction compared to traditional hospital care.

Acknowledges that Delaware hospitals have already partnered with EMS and medical providers to develop MIH and Community Paramedicine programs enabled by temporary federal flexibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Encourages stakeholders including state agencies, regulatory bodies, hospitals, EMS, medical professionals, and long-term care facilities to examine how to integrate MIH and Community Paramedicine into existing regulatory structures.

Expresses support for expanding equitable access to patient-centered healthcare services allowing Delawareans to receive care at home.