Establishes a statewide air medical services program within the Department of Health to improve coordination and access to emergency care.

The bill establishes a statewide air medical services program within the Department of Health to enhance coordination, governance, and oversight of emergency aeromedical and interfacility air medical services. It creates permanent positions for a state air medical director, program manager, and coordinator. The program aims to improve timeliness, health equity, and access to care, especially for rural and neighbor island communities. It also supports disaster preparedness and response through coordinated air medical operations.

Establishes a statewide air medical services program within the Department of Health to improve coordination and access to emergency care.

The bill establishes a statewide air medical services program within the Department of Health to enhance coordination, governance, and oversight of emergency aeromedical and interfacility air medical services. It creates permanent positions for a state air medical director, program manager, and coordinator. The program aims to improve timeliness, health equity, and access to care, especially for rural and neighbor island communities. It also supports disaster preparedness and response through coordinated air medical operations.