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.
Here’s a breakdown of who is considered “essential” and “nonessential” during a federal government shutdown
The “public safety president” can use the bully pulpit to do much, much more for EMS and other public safety personnel
The President’s declaration of a “National Public Health Emergency” falls well short of tackling the scourge of opioid overdose deaths
A federal requirement to reduce bandwidth, and the mountainous terrain, is leaving responders without reception on calls
The increased tax would help provide general service and ALS and limit EMS dependence on the general budget
Taxpayers covered $4.25 million for police, ambulances and fire protection at festivals last year; a city panel is exploring ways to recover the funds
Officials are cautiously optimistic and have been educating voters on two plans that would raise taxes to help cover services in unincorporated areas
The legislation would end uncertainty over Medicare reimbursement by making permanent appropriate rates for their services
The law, which funds treatment for workers sickened by the toxic fumes of Ground Zero, expires in 2016
The wait is drawing criticism after a Detroit News reporter suffered stroke-like symptoms while there covering a meeting
The letter left some reluctant to board an EMS agency’s ambulance; it stated they must transition to a new service under the health plan, which is true only for non-emergency transports
New bills will increase funding through a fee on motor vehicle violations, a tax increase for health insurance companies, and a requirement that they cover BLS
Leadership doesn’t have to come from the top, and San Francisco’s EMS shortage is a chance for rank-and-file leadership to advocate for major changes
Country EMS providers expressed concern over the possible sale of the county’s ambulance service in an effort to privatize
The baby suffered severe brain injuries when she was shaken by her father; the baby can’t see or hear, must be fed through a tube and suffers severe ongoing health problems
The move comes after the UK government decided to not award National Health Service workers a 1 percent pay raise
A drop in town funding and a proposal to pay EMTs per call instead of per hour, led to the upcoming closure
With state legislation giving municipalities more input on EMS providers, the town is reviewing services that they say haven’t changed much since the 1950s
The family blames cutbacks for her death after she waited in one of 11 ambulances lined up outside the hospital because there no free beds
The bill reauthorizes a program that helps EMS providers keep ready specific medicine and tools needed when treating younger patients
She plans to draft a charter amendment requiring minimum levels of ambulance staffing and equipment for the struggling department
County commissioners approved a seven-year contract, choosing the local service over other providers that had submitted proposals
Despite initial setbacks in response time, city officials promise improved care as EMS and fire services collaborate
Supporters say the arrangement would consolidate service, cut costs and give municipalities more control
Ray Schenewerk died last December, but his wife continued to get billed for the ambulance rides totaling about $800
The city bought four ambulances, five engines, and two ladders; purchases delayed by the recession
Deputy fire commissioner says he’s humbled by the outpouring of support and lack of criticism for Detroit’s plight
The city voted to eliminate its local ambulance service and contract with a private company amid public opposition
With only two medics currently serving the area, the department is expanding training and upgrading equipment
Niagara County responders remain reliant on inadequate radios as public opposition slows work on two towers
After ramping up its equipment and a non-profit merger, the Merced County service continues its 65-year run with a $12 million contract
With unreliable, decades-old technology, Detroit firefighters have had to rely on improvised hacks to know when there’s an emergency
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