Creating needs-based assessment for EMS

SB 925 establishes a needs-based assessment system for distributing West Virginia's emergency medical services (EMS) funding, replacing equal per-agency allocations. It requires the state health department to conduct a biennial assessment evaluating call volume, response times, equipment shortages, personnel needs, and geographic challenges - particularly in rural areas - to determine funding priorities. EMS agencies facing high call volumes, slow response times, financial instability, or service gaps in underserved regions will receive priority funding. The bill mandates that funding decisions be justified by assessment data, with reports to the legislature every two years for oversight. This policy directly affects all EMS providers across the state, aiming to address resource disparities through data-driven funding.