Legislation & Funding

The donation from former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr. will provide resources and elevated emergency services to communities in Western Montana

The Michigan Association of Ambulance Services said the new hires could be on duty within 2 years

CARESTAR grants will go to Nuestra Communidad, the National Indian Justice Center and the Loma Linda University Health Department of Emergency Medicine

The measure moves to the Senate; if it is signed into law, exposures that cause injuries could lead to felony charges

"We're at an extreme need where I need bodies on the floor," said Ellsworth Fire Chief Scott Guillerault

The new law allows first responders in Texas to carry firearms on duty, regulates training, liability

Michigan Association of Ambulance Services: “In 2021, 68% of Michigan EMS transports were handled by non-governmental agencies, who are not eligible"

As part of the First Responder Training and Recruitment Grant Program, each municipality and fire district is eligible to receive a grant of up to $100,000

Looking back into the data on EMS activations and trends, and looking forward in hope

The registered nurse assumes patient care from the EMS crew, which allows them a prompt return to service

The funding is part of the Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 payments to health care providers that have experienced revenue losses and expenses related to the pandemic

The measure would end some Medicare restrictions and extend emergency waivers

As a result, ambulance services will wind up with a 5.1% raise in 2022, according to Page, Wolfberg & Wirth

In this episode, our co-hosts discuss some of the top news from across the industry and offer their unique perspective on upcoming legislation, provider rights and more

Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, the sponsor of a bill being drafted, intends to create a statewide working group to assess EMS needs