An Act establishing a task force to study the sustainability of emergency medical services

This bill creates a special task force to examine the long-term viability and quality of emergency medical services in Massachusetts. The group, co-chaired by state health officials and including representatives from various medical and emergency service organizations, will investigate issues such as staffing, training, compensation, and reimbursement rates. Specifically, the task force will analyze how current funding methods affect ambulance availability and study ways to improve workforce recruitment and retention. Within six months of the bill taking effect, the group must submit a report with recommendations to the state legislature on how to address identified barriers and support the future of emergency care.