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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Governor signs bill prohibiting Arizona’s EMTs from persuading patients into not going to hospital
“Over-legislating providers committed to excellence is not the answer”
Medshore Ambulance officials explained how it’s addressed problems that delayed response to a stroke call at a councilwoman’s house
The law would apply retroactively to family members of first responders killed in the line of duty since 2010
The bipartisan bill was co-authored by Rep. Norma J. Torres, who is a former LAPD dispatcher, and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a former FBI agent
The bill would also bar medics from administering certain drugs to assist law enforcement
The NAEMT president joins the podcast to discuss his first 100 days, treatment in place and the upcoming virtual EMS on the Hill Day
Public safety communications officials called the change “historic” and the result of “many years of hard work”
The bill, which would also allow parents to call 911 to surrender a child, is headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk
Hall County is changing its pay structure to give paramedics a flat $10,000 more than EMTs
The agency set aside $2 billion to reimburse families affected by deaths related to the pandemic
The bill would provide $15 billion to update the nation’s 911 infrastructure
Federal investigators alleged Rural/Metro Corporation collected improper reimbursements over a seven-year period
The Belmar First Aid Squad will close on March 31 after nearly a century of service
Cities and counties will receive $130 billion in aid for COVID-19 response
What the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 means for treatment and transport reimbursement post COVID-19
The bill moved to final reading Monday with an amendment including corrections officers and private, nonprofit EMS squad members
Union leaders disagreed with the fire commissioner’s response that it all comes down to collective bargaining
The legislation aims to address staffing and response time challenges in rural areas
Oakland officials also plan to send non-police responders to other nonviolent calls such as public intoxication calls and wellness checks
Regulation, documentation and benchmarking recommendations for managing fleet maintenance and vehicle replacement cycle
NAEMT, IAFC and AAA leaders discuss vaccine hesitancy, PPE fatigue and treatment in place legislation
The new 18,000-square-foot facility in Lake Charles will be Acadian’s administrative and fleet center for the region
The one-time payments are part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal for spending Florida’s share of American Rescue Plan funds
St. Louis EMT Liz Smith says she nearly died from COVID-19, but the city said it can’t verify that she had the virus
Currently, the state only provides coverage for PTSD if there is a corresponding physical injury
The funding opportunity aims to reduce inappropriate use of emergency ambulance services and increase efficiency in EMS systems
The 7-minute survey will provide feedback for CMS regarding waivers during the COVID-19 emergency
The proposed $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan contains several components that can be used for fire and EMS funding
Communities are honoring those who lost their lives and the personnel who have been on the front lines of the crisis
The American Rescue Plan Act includes a funding incentive for communities that form similar mental health response programs
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