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.
Naperville’s CART program showcases savings and patient-centered care, diverts hundreds from ED
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The Decatur (Illinois) Fire Department’s new permanent lift assist fee for calls to skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes is resonating with responders around the country
As federal funding uncertainties loom, the Congressional Fire Services Institute emphasizes the need for first responders to follow legislative developments
State EMS Director Joe Schmider on how Texas’ data-driven plan brought in 10,915 new providers
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley have introduced a bill aimed at expanding mental health support for police officers, firefighters and EMTs
The Chase County EMS ambulance was built with attention to suspension and noise reduction
FEMA told grant recipients they must provide additional details on fund distribution and use, with processing times extended up to 30 days
A unified effort among EMS agencies, hospitals and aviation units ensures faster, lifesaving treatment
Last month the White House paused federal funding to align with Trump’s agenda, disputing the court’s authority to intervene
Air medical services will return to Williston, nearly two years after the city lost its provider, through a new public-private partnership to improve emergency transport
The fund supports 137,000 people affected by toxic exposure from the attacks at the World Trade Center, as well as the plane crashes in Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is seeking the dissolution of the Dillsboro Emergency Ambulance Unit due to declining responses
EMS providers face challenges in recruiting and retaining staff, as leaders exploring financial incentives, legislative support and reclassification as an essential service
West County Paramedic Association added its first new rig in over a decade, boosting morale
The funding for Trinity Health Oakland Hospital came as a gift from the estate of two Oakland County residents
Funding for the WTC Health Program is secured through 2027, but a federal resolution passed in December 2024 left its long-term financial future uncertain
The Office of the State Fire Commissioner issued grants to over 2,500 agencies for equipment, training, facility upgrades and other costs
Senators Schumer and Gillibrand stated the program serves at least 132,000 Americans impacted by the deadly terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001
Due to a lack of space, Putnam EMS has a refrigerator in the bathroom and dries linens on a clothesline because they do not have a dryer
Nearly half of the FDA’s $6.9 billion budget comes from industry fees, enabling the agency to hire scientists for faster product reviews
Town of Ulster officials are allowing a property tax reduction to first responders who live in a district other than the one they serve
11 departments received state grants to help with fire and EMS operations
Transitioning to a healthcare system that embraces and reimburses community-based EMS care
Escambia County EMS is ramping up recruitment efforts amid rising demand for paramedics, offering incentives like a $10,000 sign-on bonus and flexible scheduling
Takeaways from the First CMS Data Collection Report on Ambulance Services to enhance service levels and reduce costs of service delivery
Pay in Virginia Beach is is 5 to 10% below the comparable market average
“You can’t oversee EMS medicine from behind a desk.” With a full-time medical director, providers gain a mentor, coach and advocate.
The proposed legislation would direct the Maine Board of Pharmacy to create rules and oversight of remote pharmacies in rural areas
Publicly owned ambulances in Colorado can bill patients for the portion insurance won’t cover, a practice lawmakers want to eliminate
With call volumes up 55%, Walla Walla shifts to local funding to add EMTs and paramedics
The EMS Leadership Academy highlights the urgent need to address funding, career pathways and wellness support
Fort Lauderdale’s proposed EMS tax projected to bring in nearly $55M was stopped short by the need to have residents vote on it
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