H.R. 10824
Stroke Education and EMS Care Improvement Act of 2026
Summary:
• Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a National Standardized EMS Stroke Education Program within 2 years of enactment, developing a standardized, evidence-based curriculum for EMS clinicians covering stroke recognition, pre-hospital management, and transport protocols
• Authorizes competitive grants to State and local EMS agencies to implement the program, with priority given to agencies serving underserved and rural areas that face unique challenges in providing timely stroke care
• Requires annual reports to Congress on program effectiveness and authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2032
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• Authorizes competitive grants to State and local EMS agencies to implement the program, with priority given to agencies serving underserved and rural areas that face unique challenges in providing timely stroke care
• Requires annual reports to Congress on program effectiveness and authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2032
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