NY A07361

Establishes a fee schedule requiring hospital emergency departments to pay ambulance services when patient transfer takes longer than 30 minutes, with fees calculated in 30-minute increments based on emergency services mobilization rates

Imposes no fee if ambulance crews are released within 30 minutes of arrival at the emergency department

Creates additional penalties payable to the Department of Health starting at $1,000 after one hour of ambulance wait time, increasing by $500 for each subsequent hour

Requires emergency departments to pay ambulance providers within 60 days, with late payments subject to 3% monthly interest for each 30-day period of delay

Mandates the Department of Health to review and adjust the fee schedule every four years based on the consumer price index