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.
Becoming a paramedic is the highest level of prehospital care and requires much more advanced training than becoming an EMT
“Time” magazine-featured paramedic Alanna Badgley reflects on the fear, fatigue and fight to get recognition and support for EMS during the pandemic and how that fight continues today
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other U.S. fire service leaders urge reaching out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
10 lawmakers sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, pressing her to include money for Upstate University Hospital in the upcoming state budget
An Elite EMS crew is stationed at the Sharon Regional Medical Center for walk-ins following the hospital’s closure due to bankruptcy
The Portage Fire Department launched its own service with 21 new hires and three new ambulances
Grant funding is a critical way for EMS agencies to fill the budget void
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Opportunities for OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard to improve EMS safety
Grant funding and a donation will allow the Plaistow Fire Department to begin a pilot paramedic intercept program
Millions of first responders and other public employees would soon see a boost in their monthly payments after Congress repealed decades-old reductions
A review of Ross Valley Paramedic Authority finances seen as very positive as jurisdictions look at cost-sharing burdens
The HEARTS Act creates a grant program for schools to train students, staff and sports volunteers as well as purchase AEDs
Lonaconing officials are urging residents to ask the county why the ambulance service is not staffed 24/7
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program through 2040 was eliminated in the stopgap bill to fund the federal government
Officials in Lockport reached a deal with the firefighters’ union to increase pay for EMTs, Critical Care workers and paramedics
Magoffin County Judge-Executive Matt Wireman addressed concerns over longer response times as the county works on solutions
The bill would repeal two policies that reduce or restrict Social Security benefits for retired first responders and other public employees
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
Virginia Beach officials look at EMS billing as operational costs double and fundraising declines
Effingham first responders and city council members met to discuss needs following a spending survey of residents
Caldwell County officials agreed to spend approximately $88K for the ambulance box as part of a focus on more hands-on training
Several ambulance associations argued that the rule posed a threat to the financial viability of ambulance services, particularly in rural areas
Kingston officials are reviewing rates from Empress Emergency Medical Service and the town of Ulster
Corte Madera and Larkspur officials decided to stay with the Ross Valley Paramedic Authority after conducting a financial assessment
Dougherty County commissioners approved increases in starting pay, salaries and evaluation bonuses to stop paramedics from leaving
Virginia Beach officials look at ambulance billing after a study estimated generating $14 million of revenue in the first year
The bill introduced by Senators Susan Collins and Joe Manchin is designed to expand treat-in-place, reduce ED visits and support rural EMS
The SS4A program funds initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries
Pittsburgh EMS has faced times when reserve rigs were out of service and medics had to use special event ambulances
Dougherty County EMS has seen nearly 20 resignations in three months where personnel left for better pay in places with a lower call volume
Walla Walla officials raised the monthly rate for the next five years to fund six new EMS positions
Albany will charge over 30% more for ambulance transports in 2025 as well as bill facilities for extended ED wait times
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