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.
A New Mexico paramedic, educator and attorney encourages EMS providers to be innovators and promote the profession
EMS experience, overdose patient data and funding needs aren’t mentioned in commission’s national emergency declaration request to President Trump
Crumbling volunteer EMS infrastructure requires radical thinking and strategies to provide quality emergency care
Volunteerism - though noble - hides and skews the real cost of providing EMS in low-volume environments
The FCC will auction for private use the segment of the 700 MHz frequency band known as the D Block
The Tracy, Calif., fire department was recently caught in the crosshairs of the national media about plans to charge residents every time they call 911 for a medical emergency.
The publicly raised funds demonstrate the region’s support for well-trained EMS workers
The service has remained relatively unchanged for more than 40 years; now the town is looking for providers to see if service can be improved
Hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss how to combat major EMS closures like the the Rural/Metro layoffs in Indiana, and whether it’s time to put an end to 24-hour shifts
A private company will take over rescue calls as Lockport seeks to borrow $5 million to keep the city afloat
It may be that local communities will need to band together to create regional EMS systems that are supported by a combination of taxes, reimbursement and private pay
The $75,000 program will waive additional fees after insurance for residents
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