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.
As fuel prices skyrocket, look for ways to reduce control fuel costs now, prepare for the long-term and address employee morale
The dollars are in the details: How to make your case to win grant funding (infographic)
Download this free guide for tips to help you craft a successful grant application for your EMS agency
SDFD’s Anne Jensen and REMSA’s Adam Heinz share tips on MIH/CP training, time scales and starting up
One woman was shot by the U.S. Capitol Police, and three others died in “medical emergencies,” per DC police
A woman who was killed by police was part of a crowd that was breaking down the doors to a barricaded room. Three other people died from medical emergencies during the protest
Converse spent its CARES Act money on the Infectious Disease Response Units, which feature several technological upgrades
Most hospitals in California are no longer able to offer regular hospital services, switching to “contingency care”
The law doesn’t apply to emergency flights, one family found, because states are barred from regulating air transportation prices
House Bill 308 also prohibits employers from penalizing first responders who file a claim with the fund
All of Smyrna’s 46 paramedics will receive a 5.5% raise across the board, with the possibility of an additional 3.5% merit-based raise
The Consolidated Appropriations Act does not include COVID-19 aid for state and local governments, but does include provisions to help fire and EMS
The bill also calls for an advisory committee to look into regulation of ground ambulance billing
In a letter to the National Governors Association, the American Paramedic Association presents data about EMS providers’ exposure to the virus and asked for equal priority in Phase 1
The Watertown City Council may vote to permanently remove the fire department’s rescue truck and EMS operations
The third round of COVID-19 relief funding is meant to cover up to 88% of lost revenue and increased expenses
EMS leaders in Queensbury disagree on whether a merger is the best option amidst wider conflicts
The IAFC noted that states’ priority levels are still subject to change and urged fire and EMS leaders to contact their governors to ensure priority access for their members
Supporters of Oostburg Ambulance, which has operated for nearly 50 years, had campaigned and petitioned to delay the board’s decision
An advisory panel is expected to vote to recommend the second vaccine on Thursday
According to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office, EMS providers come after nursing home residents and staff, and high-risk healthcare workers, in line for the COVID-19 vaccine
The move sets off what will be the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history
The bill would extend the deadline to spend CARES Act funds by one year and allow non-profit emergency service agencies to use relief funds to replace lost income
The FDA could sign off on emergency use of the vaccine within days following the advisory panel’s recommendation
The amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act was championed by the family Army Spc. Nicholas Panipinto, who died last year in a training accident
Firefighters, paramedics and police officers will still be included in Phase 1, but considered lower priority than nursing home residents and some healthcare workers
The paper urges elected officials to issue executive orders guaranteeing that EMS providers will be included in the first priority tier
The American Ambulance Association HR Consultant discusses options open to EMS managers to ensure providers are vaccinated
San Diego’s switch to Falck led to multiple protest filings from American Medical Response, which has been the city’s ambulance provider for the last 23 years
It is unclear when the city will receive a shipment of doses, which will likely be allocated first to medical facilities in the state
The new amendment to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act declaration aims to open more pathways for telehealth use and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine
Private ambulance companies received $350 million in federal COVID-19 assistance in April, but the American Ambulance Association says that’s far from enough
SouthBridge EMS’s transport revenue is estimated to be down by at least $230,000 this year
