Legislation and Funding
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Emergency care representatives testify about reimbursement, access challenges
Ed Racht and Matt Zavadsky recount their EMS advocacy testimony to the U.S. House Committee
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
The National Crime Prevention Council sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, calling for an investigation into the social platform
The legislation also delays a 4% Medicare cut until 2025 and extends many telehealth reimbursement waivers and flexibilities
Of the allocated funds, $20M will go to the Heal the Hero Foundation, which offers tech-based mental health support, community education, research and training
Over $1.6 million will go toward Paramedic Alliance for Community Emergencies station upgrades
Dwindling resources, including fewer employees and declining revenues, continue to put a strain on Superior Ambulance, which serves 22 municipalities
Davenport leaders have decided to back a plan to bring nonprofit MEDIC under the county’s umbrella
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The 2% urban, 3% rural and 22.6% super rural additions for ground ambulance services are about to expire
Lockport’s council president called for an emergency meeting because of the number of mutual aid calls to VFDs last Thursday
“Half of Niagara County was left vulnerable” when calls were dispatched to volunteer fire companies requesting assistance in the city
Twin City Ambulance has said it cannot be Lockport’s main EMS service going forward, and the fire department is not allowed to run its own ambulance service
A new law lets municipalities exempt up to 10% of assessed value for a primary home for volunteer first responders
In his letter, Doug Dick, Superior Ambulance’s leader, threatened to add charges for calls and to stop responding in towns that do not pay more
A $10K bill for police expenses remains outstanding, the Sioux City finance director said
The agency will not receive its $1.27 million order for up to two years because of manufacturing delays
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