Bill > H3237

This bill aims to enhance emergency medical services (EMS) oversight in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1. Establishing the Emergency Medical Services System Executive Council, which will coordinate EMS efforts across the state, provide advice on EMS system development, and review and make recommendations on regional EMS plans. 2. Requiring each regional EMS council to submit an annual regional EMS services and support plan, which the Department of Public Health can then use to amend regional council contracts. 3. Expanding the roles and responsibilities of the statewide EMS Advisory Board, including serving in an advisory capacity to the Executive Council. 4. Creating an EMS peer licensure advisory committee to advise the Department on the complaint resolution process and disciplinary actions for certified EMS personnel. 5. Directing the Department to study and make recommendations for potential permanent funding sources to support the EMS system, including the regional councils and central medical emergency direction centers.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3237