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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In this crossover episode, hosts Rob Lawrence and Chris Cebollero are joined by Bruce Evans, president of NAEMT, to speculate on what’s coming next for the industry
The National EMS Advisory Council offers updates on EMS issues from roadway safety to ET3 and COVID response
A social media post from the La Verne Firefighters’ Association said that an additional four members were actively looking for employment elsewhere
The city of Plugerville is seeking an extension on the city’s EMS contract with the Plugerville Fire Department until city officials choose from one of five proposed options for sustained EMS coverage
Opponents of the bill say the safety factor is not being considered in the proposed legislation
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Medshore Ambulance officials are working to train and add additional providers, as well as coordinate with area medical centers for transport rigs to avoid a tax increase for residents
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TLC Emergency Medical Services is requesting an independent expert analyze the city’s plan to start their own ambulance service for viability
Taylors Bridge Fire Chief Alan Williams was explicit in his request for an additional six full-time paramedics to ensure adequate medical coverage for the area
The bonuses would be funded through relief dollars included in the American Rescue Plan that was signed into law in March
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Former Belen Fire Chief Bret Ruff said he had put the transfer of his license from Nevada to New Mexico “on the back burner”
EMS, fire and police representatives testified before the committee saying ketamine is important for first responders’ safety
EMS officials testified before state legislative committees saying medics are going underpaid and the system is at risk of collapse
The bill passed unanimously in the Assembly and Senate and is now headed to the governor’s desk
Other bills still up for consideration include one increasing penalties for assaulting first responders and one that aims for more police accountability
AAA Rural Task Force Chair Justin Grohs joins the podcast to discuss staffing and financial stressors
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the bill would create conflicts of interest in chain of command and budgetary oversight
On this episode of Inside EMS, Dr. Krohmer joins show regular Kelly Grayson and guest host Rob Lawrence to discuss the industry
The task force would examine the challenges facing rural ambulance services and make recommendations for improvement
Lawmakers are unsure whether American Rescue Plan funds can be used to sustain WyoLink, which connects more than 500 agencies across the state
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The updated brand is intended to highlight the available prehospital services as a partnership
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said the smaller station will save the city millions compared to the cost of building a full-size fire station
As the winter’s surge of coronavirus cases overwhelmed Los Angeles hospitals, EMTs like Michael Diaz were forced to take previously unthinkable measures
Lafayette and New Albany plan to install the boxes after a newborn was safely surrendered at another Indiana station earlier this month
The bill limits the use of ketamine and chemical restraints by first responders and prohibits any police involvement in using chemical restraints
Some companies have left the city due to staffing issues that the remaining services say come down to unsustainable reimbursement rates
The bill would carry a minimum mandatory sentence of 30 years for killing federally funded law enforcement members, firefighters and EMS providers
The Decatur Ambulance Regulatory Board meeting Tuesday included lawsuit threats, complaints and a dispute over a heart monitor battery
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