Community Paramedicine has existed in Maine since 2012 when LD 1837 (PDF) enabled 12 CP pilot projects. In 2017 LD 1427 removed the pilot status allowing CP to exist long-term in Maine. In March of 2025 we had 21 EMS agencies with a CP designation. CP providers across the state served 1,596 individual patient in 2024. CP services vary based on the community needs, but CP providers support with care such as medication compliance, follow up care, and home safety amongst many other services. The care is patient specific and programs are developed based on a community needs assessment.
What is Community Paramedicine in Maine?
Community Paramedicine is a practice by an EMS licensed clinician at the CP-A, CP-T or CP level. CP is done in an out-of-hospital setting is episodic, non-emergent, non-urgent and based on a physician order or referral.
EMS agencies can be licensed to provide CP services and those licensed agencies have an additional Primary Care Medical Director, conduct training on requirements as a mandatory reporter, comply with the Maine Background Check Center Act, and coordinate with home health agencies. CP is enabled by LD 1427 and addressed by LD 883.
The Community Paramedicine Advisory Committee meets regularly and advises the Maine EMS Board on relevant matters. Information is available on the Community Paramedicine Advisory Committee Page. Meeting schedule can be viewed on the Maine EMS calendar.
2030 Vision for Community Paramedicine in Maine
In the year 2030… Community Paramedicine is an integral, inclusive, and accessible element of a patient's care. This practice is community and service oriented and collaborates and communicates with a patient’s medical home. This is a high-quality service provided by EMS clinicians who have specialty training to deliver accountable care.
Values
These are the core values that drive Community Paramedicine in Maine
Adaptable / Accountable / Collaboration / Community / Effective / Excellence / Service / Stewardship