This bill matters because it addresses a critical challenge in rural America: access to healthcare. Many rural areas face shortages of doctors and clinics, making it difficult for residents to get routine medical care or manage ongoing health issues. This often leads to people relying on emergency rooms for non-emergencies, which is expensive and ties up resources needed for true emergencies.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide dedicated funding to bring healthcare directly to people's homes and communities in rural settings. This could lead to better health outcomes for rural residents, fewer avoidable emergency room visits, and more efficient use of emergency services. If it doesn't pass, many rural communities will likely continue to struggle with healthcare access, potentially seeing higher rates of preventable illnesses and continued strain on their limited emergency medical resources.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Establishes a grant program for community paramedicine in rural areas.
Creates a new federal funding stream specifically for expanding healthcare services in underserved rural communities.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that grant funds can be used for hiring staff, equipment, training, and public outreach.
Ensures the grants cover the practical needs of setting up and running a community paramedicine program.
PROVISION 03
Sets grant limits at $750,000 for individual applicants and $1,500,000 for joint applications, with a maximum 5-year period.
Provides clear financial boundaries and a sustainable timeframe for program development.
PROVISION 04
Reserves 15% of the grant funds for programs serving Tribal communities.
Ensures specific support for Indigenous populations who often face significant healthcare disparities in rural areas.
PROVISION 05
Defines "community paramedicine" as mobile-integrated health care aimed at addressing health problems, reducing non-emergency ER use, and enhancing primary care access.
Clarifies the purpose and scope of the programs to be funded, focusing on preventive and supportive care.
This bill matters because it addresses a critical challenge in rural America: access to healthcare. Many rural areas face shortages of doctors and clinics, making it difficult for residents to get routine medical care or manage ongoing health issues. This often leads to people relying on emergency rooms for non-emergencies, which is expensive and ties up resources needed for true emergencies.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide dedicated funding to bring healthcare directly to people's homes and communities in rural settings. This could lead to better health outcomes for rural residents, fewer avoidable emergency room visits, and more efficient use of emergency services. If it doesn't pass, many rural communities will likely continue to struggle with healthcare access, potentially seeing higher rates of preventable illnesses and continued strain on their limited emergency medical resources.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Establishes a grant program for community paramedicine in rural areas.
Creates a new federal funding stream specifically for expanding healthcare services in underserved rural communities.
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Specifies that grant funds can be used for hiring staff, equipment, training, and public outreach.
Ensures the grants cover the practical needs of setting up and running a community paramedicine program.
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Sets grant limits at $750,000 for individual applicants and $1,500,000 for joint applications, with a maximum 5-year period.
Provides clear financial boundaries and a sustainable timeframe for program development.
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Reserves 15% of the grant funds for programs serving Tribal communities.
Ensures specific support for Indigenous populations who often face significant healthcare disparities in rural areas.
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Defines "community paramedicine" as mobile-integrated health care aimed at addressing health problems, reducing non-emergency ER use, and enhancing primary care access.
Clarifies the purpose and scope of the programs to be funded, focusing on preventive and supportive care.
GLOSSARY
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Community Paramedicine
A healthcare model where specially trained paramedics provide care in homes and communities, focusing on preventive care, chronic disease management, and connecting people to doctors, rather than just emergency response.
Rural Areas
Regions with low population density and often limited access to healthcare facilities compared to urban areas.
Grant Program
A system where the government provides financial assistance to eligible organizations or individuals for specific projects or services, without requiring repayment.
Public Health Service Act
The main law governing public health in the United States, providing authority for various health programs and agencies.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
An agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that improves health and achieves health equity through access to quality services, a skilled health workforce, and innovative programs.
Eligible Entities
Specific types of organizations or governments that meet the criteria to apply for and receive funds from a grant program.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
JUN 13, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
JUN 13, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
