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.
EMS leaders react to ET3, HHS reimbursement model that recognizes the value of community paramedicine and emphasizes quality and outcomes
Exploring emergency management solutions to the continual upward trend in government response and recovery spending
A bold prediction that EMS patient transport to the hospital by ambulance is sure to peak, level off and decline as we near 2020
Change throughout the health care system is needed to align supply with demand for service
The EMS service requested funding to add a unit to its fleet of 18 ambulances to reduce response times
The legislation would exempt emergency responders from paying more than $47 in fees for state and federal background clearances
The former EMS chief is accused of mishandling money, and the financially struggling county is negotiating a contract with a private ambulance service
Thirty-eight towns will receive Medicaid reimbursement funds through the Ambulance Certified Public Expenditure Program
Critics say the fire department’s rescue squad is not needed on calls also being responded to by a private ambulance service
Buffalo leaders are finalizing a contract with Rural Metro, and AMR said there was no transparency in the decision-making process
Crews were busy and short-staffed over Memorial Day weekend, saying it points to a bigger-picture need for more funding and volunteers
Statistics can build credibility in your funding request while demonstrating your organization’s understanding of how to meet those needs
The bill would give responders authority to provide stabilizing treatment to hurt animals before they are transported to a veterinarian
City officials faced with bankruptcy vote to outsource fire services to save $7 to $10 million
The agency called for a state audit after the interim director’s health insurance was denied following the resignation of the EMS chief
The $60 per household per year fee is for 911 ambulance service as many times as it is needed
NG-911 is coming to every community and understanding how it came to be is important to exploring its future impact on EMS
They allegedly improperly billed Medicare and Medicaid by charging for “medically unnecessary transportation” for patients going to and from regular dialysis appointments
The Yonkers City Fire Department and the Valhalla Volunteer Ambulance Corps received funding through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters grant program
It was approved after several elderly residents refused an ambulance because they couldn’t afford the bill
They allegedly provided deeply discounted ambulance services to health care facilities in exchange for Medicare patient referrals
Here’s a look at how the rules are changing, training for oil train crashes, and some of the more recent crashes around the country
Research shows paramedic emergency medical education exceeds educational requirements for registered nurses in Texas, and throughout the Northeast
A total of 10 tanker cars caught fire; no injuries were reported in the crash
The legislation would increase surcharges on monthly phone bills, and channel the funds to counties, encouraging cities to join a regional dispatch center
The tougher standards to reduce fire and explosion won’t fully take effect until 2020
Officials also permit rate increases to help company remain financially viable through the end of its current contract
Texas medics organize and mobilize to support legislation that allows EMS to practice at its full scope in hospitals and clinics
Hosts Chris and Kelly discuss the Texas ENA’s opposition to a house and senate bill looking to increase the scope of paramedics by allowing them to practice their clinical skills in the ER
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A decision by Colorado Springs to sever shared county services and hire it’s own ambulance provider has been successful
The funding will be used to purchase two cardio compression devices and to train responders on the management of pediatric emergencies
Bills, opposed by Emergency Nurses Association, authorize EMTs and paramedics to practice in the emergency department
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