Community Paramedicine Act of 2025
Key claim: The Community Paramedicine Act of 2025 (HR4011) has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, proposing a community paramedicine program.
Abstract
(HR4011 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2025-06-13): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Why this matters
Community paramedicine programs let EMS personnel deliver preventive and follow-up care outside 911 calls, potentially reducing avoidable ED visits and hospital readmissions — especially in rural areas. Federal authorization or funding could shape whether Medicare/Medicaid reimburse these services and how states scale existing pilots. At the introduction stage, HR4011 signals policy interest but does not yet change payment or coverage.