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This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a new Community Paramedicine Grant Program, which would provide federal funding to support community paramedicine services in rural areas. The program would allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants up to $750,000 for individual applicants and $1,500,000 for joint applicants to eligible entities such as emergency medical services agencies, state and local governments, and non-profit organizations representing emergency medical services. Grant funds can be used for hiring and retaining personnel, purchasing equipment, covering medical oversight costs, supporting certification training, conducting public outreach, and other related activities. Eligible applicants must submit detailed applications describing their financial needs and program benefits, with a dedicated advisory board reviewing and recommending grant recipients. The bill specifically aims to enhance healthcare access for medically underserved populations by utilizing specially trained paramedics who can provide mobile-integrated healthcare, reduce emergency care resource usage, and address health problems more efficiently. Notably, 15% of grant funds are reserved for Tribal community applications, and grants can be awarded for up to five years, with strict limitations on administrative costs (10% in the first year, 5% in subsequent years).

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