Section 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the secretary of health and human services, in consultation with the commissioner of public health shall conduct an audit and analysis of state regulations and support for prehospital and emergency medical services in the commonwealth, including but not limited to the adequacy of resources for, and sustainability of emergency medical service councils, the central medical emergency direction (CMED) system, and the training, oversight, and support of emergency medical technicians and paramedics in the commonwealth.
Said analysis shall include the convening of at least 1 public hearing, and the solicitation of input from all relevant stakeholders involved in the provision of emergency medical services, including but not limited to hospitals, police and fire departments, emergency medical response personal, public and private ambulance providers and hospitals.
The results of said audit and analysis together with any legislative recommendations, shall be filed with the clerks of the house and senate not later than December 31, 2019.
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