Colorado HB1069 expands emergency services definitions and reimbursement policies, and clarifies roles for emergency medical service providers.

Colorado HB1069 amends definitions and reimbursement policies for emergency services, including the use of telemedicine to prevent unnecessary hospital transport. It defines "emergency services" to include telemedicine evaluations by ambulance services or agencies to avoid hospital transport. The bill also requires the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to reimburse certain entities for emergency services starting January 1, 2027.

Colorado HB1069 expands emergency services definitions and reimbursement policies, and clarifies roles for emergency medical service providers.

Colorado HB1069 amends definitions and reimbursement policies for emergency services, including the use of telemedicine to prevent unnecessary hospital transport. It defines "emergency services" to include telemedicine evaluations by ambulance services or agencies to avoid hospital transport. The bill also requires the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to reimburse certain entities for emergency services starting January 1, 2027.