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.
Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S.
Colorado’s community naloxone distribution program faces a financial shortfall as state funding dwindles, raising concerns for overdose prevention efforts
Panel shares the lessons learned from launching the Northwoods EMS District at the Wisconsin Towns Association Conference
Somerset city officials are told employees are leaving for better pay and less calls
Otego officials had been debating turning town EMS over to Otsego County Emergency Services
Bipartisan group says plan could eliminate access for veterans, cause some air services to close
Cheshire County officials used pandemic relief funds to create county EMS after failed bid to buy ambulance service
Voters in Cedar County approved a measure funding a countywide ambulance service
Guilderland Emergency Medical Services will have improved crew, patient safety with a power stretcher, power load system
New billing legislation also limits amount to no more than the Medi-Cal or Medicare rate
Legislation focuses on extending Medicare coverage for ambulance services
South County Fire is adding staff to its community resource paramedic program that has decreased 911 calls and emergency department visits
Traverse City voters chose the fire department, over Mobile Medical Response, as the primary ambulance service
Hamilton County EMS has reversed course on chronically low pay and made an addition to its fleet
Bill ties state’s Medicaid reimbursement rates to federal Medicare rates, paying whichever is higher, and removes 20-mile travel exemption
Tipp City officials highlighted staffing and response time improvements in a budget review
The documentary aims to show legislators the challenges and issues faced by EMS across the country
Missoula’s Mobile Support Team replaces the tradition police response to mental health, substance abuse calls
House Bill 404 ensures the the Department of Health considers a veteran’s training related to emergency medical services
Legislation requires hospitals to develop ambulance bed delay protocols by Sept. 1, 2024
A 15-month pilot program in Clark County will have basic, advanced EMT training with an $800 biweekly stipend
Centre County Public Safety Training Center’s expansion highlights the growing education of first responders
Jeannette EMS Inc. officials averted foreclosure by transferring their ambulances to a fire department
Chester County commissioners approved a property tax rebate for members of fire and EMS departments
Niagara County officials are moving closer to having a supplemental service up and running
Lancaster County commissioners hope municipalities do the same to support first responders
The “Direct Pay” bill was passed earlier this year and directs insurance companies to send payments to EMS providers instead of customers
Officials with the Wendelville Volunteer Fire Company wait on Pendleton lawmakers to decide on insurance billing
Altura Ambulance Director Jessica Romine told local leaders the service could lose its license due to staffing problems
Pa. EMS officials, legislators call for sustainable funding as departments work with increasing demands and difficulties
EMS staff in Enfield pressed their need for a proper facility with adequate bathrooms, changing rooms and space for ambulances
MMR’s Vice President of Operations Eric Snidersich said the current system in Traverse City is very effective when compared to fire-based transport
Volunteer Medical Service Corps Chief Shane Wheeler said communities must stabilize the ambulance reimbursement expense
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