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.
New York City and other communities need to show their respect for paramedics, EMTs through pay equity
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Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
A group of 15 EMTs said they would remove themselves from the roster if a list of stipulations was not addressed
The agencies are seeking feedback on key questions that will be used to review research and develop evidence-based guidelines
The city’s mayor said options include opting out of EMS services or cutting other services unless changes to funding or the county EMS system are made
Emergency management officials say the change will put less stress on resources
The change could help the city’s fire department recover more of the costs of providing fee-related EMS services
With increasing calls and costs, and an unraveling funding model, officials warn ambulance services across the state are in danger of closing
The forum sought to gather input from officials and providers as a study is underway to assess the county’s EMS challenges
Commissioners claim the Indian Health Service owes $1.8 million in reimbursements for county ambulance transports
The services called for reductions in education, training and certification requirements as they face volunteer shortages
The fund was created to support teachers, EMS providers and other first responders present at the shooting
The group has raised and donated more than $200,000 to help fire, rescue and EMS services in its small town community
Charlotte’s MEDIC deputy director explains how a proposed leave-at-home policy will be a well-researched study into giving the patient the right treatment at the right time
Heated disagreements between fire and municipal officials have left a proposed consolidation plan in limbo
2019 was a paradigm-shifting year for the EMS industry and profession – one that will set the pace for the next decade’s worth of ambition and work
Town leaders and community members bolstered a grassroots effort to revive the squad, which nearly closed down last year
Follow these five steps to save time, ensure accuracy and submit the data CMS requires to prevent a 10% reduction in EMS reimbursement for an entire year
Proponents of expansion argue that EMTs and correctional officers witness as many traumatic incidents as law enforcement officers and firefighters
The town wants to be repaid nearly $400,000 for service to another part of the county
The Pennsylvania service is using criminal justice to collect payment from patients “abusing the system”
Prior to the Tuesday resolution, dispatchers were designated as clerical staff
Port Matilda EMS’s annual membership drive received an outpouring of support as the service struggled to stay open
Opponents of the bill say it will lead to the “rapid demise” of EMS in the state as less money comes in to fund services
The Brooklyn group says they want to fill a “significant void” in EMS for Orthodox Jewish women in two borough neighborhoods
An EMS social worker describes how a new program in Texas is serving patients while decreasing 911 calls
Taney County Ambulance District Chief Darryl Coontz discusses the department’s approach to staffing and how they avoid retention issues
Decatur Councilman Charles Kirby has long claimed that the city’s fire department is trying to take over ambulance services by eliminating the competition
The program, which was set to run out of funding in January, has helped reduce ambulance runs while providing non-emergency medical care to those in need
Mayor Dave Wood had vetoed a provision that provides $100 and $50 stipends to paramedics in charge during each shift
If merger with Sprint closes, the “New T-Mobile” will provide free service to public and nonprofit law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies that apply
Double lung transplant recipient Tom Saputo said he was surprised by the bill for the 27-mile air ambulance transport to UCLA Medical Center
