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.
This year’s grant program is focused on three activity areas: operations and safety, vehicle acquisition and regional projects
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
Tipp City officials highlighted staffing and response time improvements in a budget review
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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
Ga. county officials respond to increased cost of living, giving first responders a second pay raise
Gwinnett County officials gave first responders a retroactive 8% pay raise due to increased costs of living, after increasing pay last year
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A guide to enhancing workforce conditions, improving quality of care and shaping the future of the industry
The Louisville Fire Department is using AFG funding to train more of its firefighters as paramedics
The Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) department will send civilian responders to calls that do not warrant a police or fire response
The Multnomah County study will research a round-the-clock facility for people suffering from mental illness and substance abuse
Quick Response Unit volunteers work on recruitment as call volume increases
Jacksonville official agree to investing $25,000 a year over five years to Piedmont EMS
The Bloomington City Council’s agreement with Stryker will outfit FD vehicles with the latest technology
News investigation finds that Syracuse hospital emergency departments have wait times high above the national average
The Justice Department is sending out over $3M to support mentoring for at-risk young people and increase access to naloxone.
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