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This bill establishes a new assessment system for private emergency medical transport providers in Nevada, creating the Account to Improve Emergency Medical Transportation Quality and Access. The bill requires the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy to impose a regulatory assessment on private ambulance service providers, with the assessment calculated as a percentage of their net revenue from emergency ambulance services (not exceeding 5.5%). The collected funds will be deposited into a dedicated account and used primarily to provide enhanced Medicaid reimbursement rates for emergency ambulance services, with up to 10% of the funds allocated for data infrastructure improvements, public education, and community outreach initiatives. The bill includes provisions for suspending or modifying the assessment if federal financial participation becomes unavailable, and establishes administrative penalties for providers who fail to pay the assessment. Additionally, the bill authorizes health authorities to develop a training program focused on identifying and responding to human trafficking victims, requiring the program to meet specific curriculum and instructional standards. The assessment and related provisions are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with preparatory administrative tasks allowed to begin immediately upon the bill's passage.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12770/Overview