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This bill allows licensed ambulance services in Arkansas to order durable medical equipment or outpatient services for patients without requiring a physician's referral, provided the order is coordinated with the ambulance service's medical director. The bill also mandates that health insurance plans cover these services when ordered by an ambulance service. This change aims to potentially improve patient care by giving ambulance services more flexibility in providing immediate medical support and reducing barriers to accessing necessary medical equipment or services. The bill specifically amends two sections of Arkansas Code: one related to ambulance services and another related to health insurance coverage, effectively creating a new pathway for ambulance services to directly order medical equipment and outpatient services without the traditional requirement of a physician's referral.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1294&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R