Missouri HB1979 modifies community paramedic services by setting standards and coordination protocols.
Missouri HB1979 modifies provisions relating to community paramedic services by establishing standards for entities providing these services. The bill mandates that community paramedic services be provided by certified entities and outlines the necessary qualifications for community paramedics. It also requires coordination between emergency medical response agencies and ground ambulance services to avoid service duplication. The Department of Health and Senior Services is tasked with setting regulations and endorsing entities that meet the required standards.
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