Legislation and Funding
Legislation and funding issues always affect EMS budgets and operations. Use this topic to find out how the latest economic news is affecting EMS.
Our co-hosts discuss a recent article detailing possible legislation in California that would allow nonviolent, convicted felons to enter the EMS field
Consider applying for federal, state and private grants to help your agency buy new equipment
Submitting false EMS transport claims to Medicare for reimbursement is a violation of the False Claims Act
Since Medicare began requiring pre-approval of non-emergency transports in December, four ambulance companies have closed and three dialysis patients died after the requests were rejected
The federal government alleged that for six years Trans-Star Ambulance Services filed false claims for transports that were not medically necessary
The legislation establishes grant programs and funding distribution, and EMS on the Hill Day is the perfect time to push it forward
More than $193,000 was awarded for the construction or renovation of facilities, new equipment, training, and debt reduction
The Southwest Ambulance board has permission to go on strike if necessary as negotiations with Rural/Metro continue over pension pay
Sioux Falls able to move forward with ambulance contract negotiations after Med-Star protested bidding process
Community concerned about increased response time; 14 of the 25 fire department employees quit, including the chief and assistant chief
The situation has caused the state Department of Health to issue a standing policy under which ambulance companies can seek to use expired emergency medications during a critical shortage
Bipartisan legislation reintroduced to make it easier for combat medics to secure civilian paramedic jobs and reduce shortage of rural EMS personnel
Southwest Ambulance employees are in bargaining sessions with Rural/Metro over “unfair labor practices” and pension pay
The local mayor supports paramedic training so that the fire department could provide “backup ambulances” if things ever went wrong the city’s current private service
Document tells UK medics that after 45 minutes to leave patient at hospital without a proper transfer of care to nurses
Rather than use a third-party billing service, delinquent EMS bills will go straight into city funds as part of a plan that involves partnering with the AG for collection
Under new federal guidelines services in N.J., Penn, and S.C. need pre-approval for non-emergency transports, but many requests are being denied, leading to reduced revenue and cash flow problems
A S.C. ambulance service says it saved more than $18,000 in fuel in the past month; the savings has extended to all of public safety
Contract also allows members to live outside the city; retroactive to July 2013 runs through 2017
Investigation of 2012 incident finds medics didn’t hear emergency alarm for man having MI and county officials violated law by not reporting delayed response
Free tuition for an associate’s degree gives EMS and fire personnel an edge in rapidly evolving profession
The first two years of community college would be free under the proposed program
After 26 years, the founder is using money from a reverse mortgage and his NYFD pension to fund the volunteer agency, and hopes to raise $125K to receive a reimbursement grant
Without more financial support from Exeter Township the association will be forced to close
Resistance from within EMS to require a college degree and willingness to work multiple low-paying jobs help drive the feast-famine employment cycle
EMS provider’s duty to act is unequivocal, unmitigated, and unconditional
Medical director search comes up empty; fire district will contract with Vt. ambulance service
The bill would help bolster staffing by allowing them to claim a portion of the value of the services they donate each year as a charitable donation
While some debate its purpose, this bill redefines EMS in the federal government, establishes grant programs and helps determine how funding is delegated
Services in Texas struggling to fill open paramedic positions; driving up overtime spending and making it difficult to put enough ambulances on the road
Colo. fire protection district approves charge for response to motor vehicle collisions and other emergencies
Total debt liability may exceed $860,000; employee medical bills not being paid by employer
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