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.
Emergency care representatives testify about reimbursement, access challenges
Ed Racht and Matt Zavadsky recount their EMS advocacy testimony to the U.S. House Committee
Guest host Rob Lawrence talks EMS advocacy: “We need voices. We need people. We need people to convey the message.”
If passed, the measure would create public-private partnerships to fund education
“We ... hope this exemption helps efforts to attract more volunteers to our fire and ambulance companies, to enable more life-saving work that benefits us all,” a Rensselaer County executive said
Lawmakers urge the agency that oversees the program to prevent future attacks
Councilman Joseph Borelli plans to add language to the bill that would require the FD to replace aging vests as the protective material deteriorates
Cumberland County applicants who met the qualifications received payments ranging from $87 to $250 each
Sen. Justin Ready said the delegation has no plans to introduce the legislation while Carroll County is forming the new Department of Fire and EMS
“Our guys felt like they didn’t exist,” said Chief Matt Hallock. “I have several paramedics who aren’t back to work, and I don’t know if they will come back”
A convicted offender could face up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000
McAllen’s contract with San Antonio-based Lone Star Ambulance takes effect on Feb. 23 after it could not reach a deal with Med-Care
The Charlie Riley Community Service Scholarship Foundation has given 333 scholarships over 17 years
The Folds of Honor scholarships are awarded yearly to the spouse and/or dependents of a responder who has fallen or been catastrophically wounded
"[The city] had an overriding interest in preserving the public’s trust in Cleveland EMS’s capacity to serve the public,” Appeals Judge Chad Readler wrote
Generate learning and improvement opportunities for the organization, citizens and stakeholders
Med-Care EMS asked McAllen leaders to choose one of four subsidy options because of cost increases
Plainfield found out that a squad employee embezzled funds, and the chief had been responding to calls without a current state EMT certification
The state health department suspended the Walla Walla man’s paramedic license, making him ineligible for paid leave, a city spokesperson said
Fire Chief Tracy Thornton said the city could decide to grant some exemptions for the Decatur-Morgan Hospital Ambulance Service
Adams could eliminate retired EMS providers, firefighters, officers and others’ health insurance options except for Medicare Advantage
Lead sponsor Majority Leader Tom Takubo clarified that the measure only applies to specific situations
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The Gwinnett County contract includes gear such as power stretchers and chest compression tools
Four paramedics and four EMTs resigned from CARE Ambulance’s Fairfield location, forcing leaders to call in workers from other branches
The consideration comes as the city’s current provider, Falck, continues to fall far short of the staffing and response-time obligations in its contract
Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg said the pilot program will show whether the United Hatzalah product could address the lack of ambulance services in rural areas
Meadville Area Ambulance Service has cut costs for this year, and managers are working extra shifts
EMTs and others would be protected from civil and criminal liability while performing their duties with law enforcement
The agreement includes raises totaling 19% over three years
The call volume rise shows that people are struggling but are “getting connected to services and supports,” a Health and Human Services spokeswoman said
Those hired will serve as station supervisors for Carroll County as part of a collaboration with volunteer leaders, said Director and Chief Michael Robinson Sr.
Floyd County officials have examined ways to improve fire and EMS services over the years, a topic that has been a point of contention among commissioners and council members
The funds will go towards a new Cherokee Nation EMS facility, as well as the expansion of the tribal government’s ambulance fleet
