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.
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Costs and wait times are up and annual memberships are down as Superior Ambulance Service founder Doug Dick is trying to retain EMS providers
The company is mandating overtime shifts and plans to revamp its operations at the U.S.- Mexico border
Beginning in October, drivers must change lanes or slow down for any stopped vehicle showing hazards or caution signals
Colorado Public Radio and other news organizations asked Adams County District Judge Kyle Seedorf to force the report’s release under Colorado open records laws
Officials voiced a concern that without this law, the state may face a disadvantage in recruitment
In a letter, the Pharr city manager also shared four options for future subsidies
Former Calhoun EMS Inc. Director Julie Sears responded by saying that all the providers have had certifications
“He was proud to represent our community,” Assemblyman Rudy Salas said about the founder of Hall Ambulance Service and four-term Bakersfield mayor
The company said it will try to transfer employees to its emergency division
The new Medicaid-supported plan allows the state to provide and expand programs like Eugene-based CAHOOTS, whose crews include paramedics
Apopka crews typically have two people, but the IAFF recommends at least four
“A paramedic coming to us in an accident and knowing what to look for would really help future victims not be hurt or sold or worse,” a trafficking survivor said of the legislation
After being suspended last year, Penrose EMS has added staff and ambulances and has improved response times
Air Methods Corp. cited the No Surprises Act, inflation and under-reimbursement from Medicare as the reason for the closings
Freeport EMS declined to press charges against Justin G. DeAngelis
Staffers have been trained in administering the nasal spray, and the program is set to expand citywide
ACTEMS President Selena Xie calls the 1-year contract a stopgap measure to address staffing difficulties
As two Walla Walla paramedics continue to serve the initiative in its second year, the fire department and hospital say they have seen cost savings
The union also said that its members earn 33-50% less than police officers and firefighters
Martin County is providing BLS and relying on mutual aid while seeking a sponsoring hospital and getting ambulances inspected
The money will go to abatement programs, including a state trust fund that will award grants to help deal with opioid use treatment and recovery
Pope County EMS will also respond to Russellville calls; “we’re a partnership,” Fire Chief Kirk Slone said
The mandate, lifted Tuesday, is being dropped now because the omicron subvariant BA.5 has become dominant, the county’s public health officer said
Submitted ground emergency medical transportation services should be only for covered services for Medicaid beneficiaries
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“We’re failing miserably,” said Miles Burmeister, chief of District 11, which has until Sept. 12 to submit a corrective action plan
The group will make recommendations under a new law that lets the state health department set ground ambulance standards and establish a licensing system
AAA, IAFC, IAFF and NAEMT write to Secretary Pete Buttigieg to restore production levels
Allentown EMS have been given iPads equipped with access to Lehigh Valley Health Network’s live video medical language interpreting service
More than 70 people applied, but the enrollment was limited to 25
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