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.
Austin’s 911 Mental Health Diversion Program is getting the right resources to mental health crisis and lowering arrest rates
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David Page, MS; Hezedean Smith, DM; and Ayanna Walker, MD, share best practices for evaluating and interpreting prehospital research
A large number of supporters attended a council meeting Wednesday to support the service as the city considered switching to a full-time service
The bonuses will go to more than 170,000 firefighters, EMS providers and police officers across the state
Officials said Huntington Beach’s HOPE program is meant to supplement the efforts of homeless liaison officers and expand access to mental health care
The bill aims to ensure stroke patients are transported to the most appropriate medical facility rather than the nearest hospital
East Hampton Ambulance Association says it has lost 10 members over the last year, and nearly 30 have reduced their hours
The Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021 would expand eligibility for benefits and address delays in processing claims
Jerry Brant, a senior grant consultant for Lexipol, wrote an op-ed urging support for upcoming ballot initiatives impacting public safety
An amendment to the bill would remove the requirement that patients always be weighed before ketamine administration
Sedgwick County EMS Director/Medical Director Dr. John Gallagher also came under scrutiny after 7 EMS providers were cited last month
The bill would allow nurses and physician assistants to serve as volunteers and perform the same work as EMTs
Opponents of the proposal said it would prevent healthcare agencies from keeping track of which staff members are vaccinated
The state legislature is scheduled to make a final vote on the budget on Friday
Richmond Ambulance Authority officials said the cuts would impact the agency’s ability to recruit and retain essential personnel
The bill has a retroactive application date of Jan. 1, 2010
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the use of ketamine in EMS and new legislation that may restrict its use, as well as the broader implications of legislators weighing in on EMS practices
The law would apply to first-degree murder of first responders performing official duties
Ask your senators and representative to make Treatment in Place permanent, increase SIREN Act funding, count every EMS provider and extend Medicare add-ons
Nearly 200 people spoke either for or against the switch from AMR to Falck ahead of the long-awaited vote
If passed, the legislation would extend the 2% urban, 3% rural and the super rural bonus payment for five years
Rep. Norma Torres, a former LAPD dispatcher, advocate Sarah Weston and public safety training consultant Kim Turner will discuss issues related to the profession
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) shared three takeaways from his night with Hennepin EMS paramedics
The ACLU of Ohio said some parts of the legislation could have a chilling effect on free speech
The temporary raises would be paid for through federal relief funds and apply to both public and private sector employees
A long-awaited vote to decide whether the city will switch from American Medical Response to Falck is scheduled for Tuesday
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and Rep. Cynthia Axne introduced legislation into the American Rescue Plan
The bill aims to improve the collection of data regarding first responders, especially firefighters and EMS personnel
The bill allows ambulance services shared by two or more municipalities to recruit drivers who aren’t medically trained
A Connecticut paramedic and South Dakota EMT were recognized for working with lawmakers on issues affecting EMS
Medshore Ambulance officials explained how it’s addressed problems that delayed response to a stroke call at a councilwoman’s house
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