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.
Looking back into the data on EMS activations and trends, and looking forward in hope
Cebollero and Bashoor discuss staffing storages, apparatus and ambulance safety, the COVID-19 vaccines, ET3 and telehealth, the use of ketamine, and much more
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss some of the top news from across the industry and offer their unique perspective on upcoming legislation, provider rights and more
ET3, Telemedicine and PPE were on the agenda during a 2-day virtual meeting
Advocates for the proposed program say it would be a more humane way to treat people in crisis and police could still be called for backup
Sanford’s fire union president said a 72-hour wait for first responders’ test results is “unacceptable”
The ET3 model and the COVID-19 are influencing a move away from 911 transport to the ED, and toward autonomy for EMS providers
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Changing models of patient centered care demand EMS revamp the traditional refusal model and adopt collaborative informed decision making
The Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania issued an open letter to the governor and general assembly demanding financial support for the state’s “constantly forgotten” EMS agencies
The federal government claims Hidalgo County EMS submitted an unauthorized modified Paycheck Protection Program loan application and falsely claimed not to be in bankruptcy
Learn how new regulatory guidance on effective compliance plans from the DOJ relate to risk assessment in EMS reimbursement with this Pinnacle webinar
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced a contract between the city and Sterlingwear of Boston to provide the gowns to ambulance services, fire departments and hospitals
Acute Care Ambulance Services says it is at risk of closing after payments were suspended due to an allegation of fraud
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced crews setting up the Tribute in Light will be supervised by health officials following a previous announcement that the tribute would be canceled due to COVID-19
The law extends death benefits to public safety officers who die as a result of COVID-19
EMS agencies are encouraged to report their unmet needs, such as personnel or PPE shortages, using the online form
First responders said they have had to slowly navigate large apparatus around the potholes to respond to many emergencies at the park’s pond and cliff-hiking area
Officials say the alleged actions of Sloatsburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps Capt. Matthew Gannon, 53, contributed to the agency’s closing
Rowan County will use relief funds to help transition paramedics to COVID-19-focused work for four months
The city has not adjusted its ambulance fees since 2007
Officials say some departments have lost more than $20,000 from a canceled event
While COVID-19 cases have surged, EMS run volumes have dwindled as people are legitimately scared of going to the hospital
Mayor London Breed has proposed $17 million to fund the teams, which will include paramedics and behavioral health experts, for two years
President Donald Trump told a reporter he was hearing “for the first time” that ambulance services had not been fully reimbursed
House Bill 838 creates a new crime: bias-motivated intimidation, which would apply to the death or serious injury of a firefighter, EMT or police officer
NEMSIS-TAC and PWW produce definitive guidance on HIPAA – essential to aid the progression of MIH
Gov. Jim Justice initially allocated $100 million to maintenance of 95 roadways he calls “COVID-19 highways”
State officials praised EMS providers for adapting to challenges during the pandemic and urged the public to do their part to protect first responders
Will the COVID-19 pandemic accelerate the move to doing away with psychomotor exams in favor of a skills portfolio?
Pinnacle 2020 Quick Take: Washington Update – The CARES Act 2.0; what the election will mean for EMS
A policy and regulation expert shares insights on the next wave of coronavirus relief funding, and the future of ET3 and telehealth
The chief and FFs opposed being pulled from most medical calls; city admin. says medical calls are covered by ambulance service, FFs not qualified
Our co-hosts sit down with EMS1 columnist Rob Lawrence to discuss how EMS is rising to meet the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic
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