H.R. 4011: Community Paramedicine Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Community Paramedicine Act of 2025, aims to establish a grant program to support community paramedicine programs, particularly in rural areas. Here’s a breakdown of its provisions and intended functions:

1. Grant Program Creation

The act authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities for implementing community paramedicine programs that can address health care needs within rural communities. These grants can support various activities associated with these programs.

2. Use of Grant Funds

Entities receiving grants can use the funds for several specified purposes, including:

• Hiring and retaining community paramedicine personnel.
• Covering expenses related to medical oversight by a medical director.
• Purchasing necessary equipment and medical supplies.
• Funding certification and training courses for community paramedic personnel.
• Conducting outreach and education to inform the public about community paramedicine benefits.
• Any other approved activities related to paramedicine services.

3. Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for a grant, an entity must meet specific criteria, which may include:

• An emergency medical services agency.
• A state, Indian tribe, or local municipality.
• An organization representing emergency medical services.

Notably, for-profit entities cannot apply for these grants.

4. Application Requirements

Eligible applicants must submit an application that includes details such as:

• A description of the financial need for the grant.
• An analysis of the costs and benefits of the community paramedicine program.

Entities can apply individually or in partnership with others.

5. Grant Management and Advisory Board

The Secretary will establish an advisory board to assist with grant management and evaluate applications. The board will consider recommendations and the specific health needs of the target rural community when selecting grant recipients.

6. Funding Limits

The maximum grant award will be:

• $750,000 for individual entities.
• $1,500,000 for joint applications from multiple entities.

Grants will be awarded for a maximum period of five years, and there are limitations on the amount that can be used for administrative costs.

7. Reporting Requirements

Those receiving grants will be required to report back to the Secretary on how the funds were used and the results of their community paramedicine initiatives.

8. Focus on Tribal Communities

The bill mandates that 15% of the funds allocated for these grants must be reserved for programs specifically serving Tribal communities. If those funds remain unused, they can be reallocated to other eligible entities.

Definition of Community Paramedicine

The term "community paramedicine" is defined in the bill as a mobile-integrated health care approach in which specially trained paramedics work with other health professionals to:

• Tackle public health concerns.
• Reduce unnecessary use of emergency services.
• Enhance access to primary care for underserved populations.

Relevant Companies

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