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 prices soar on gas, lumber and consumer goods, EMS cannot follow market forces to increase prices for our services
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the use of ketamine in EMS and new legislation that may restrict its use, as well as the broader implications of legislators weighing in on EMS practices
Ask your senators and representative to make Treatment in Place permanent, increase SIREN Act funding, count every EMS provider and extend Medicare add-ons
The pre-filed bill for the 2020 legislative session would allow ground ambulance services across the state to seek more in federal Medicaid reimbursements
YouGov conducted a poll revealing that a majority of people believe air ambulance services are critical and should be covered by insurance companies
A Boston MedFlight pilot allegedly fell asleep while transporting a patient from Martha’s Vineyard to a Boston hospital
The Hurt and Fall Foundation is a nonprofit organization geared towards helping first responders care and maintain their property after suffering injury or death
DOJ officials said the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund will take steps to notify nearly 1,700 claimants of their unreduced payments by Sept. 11 of this year
The team is also hosting a tutorial webinar about the RFA Online Portal, which will review functionality, and provide guidance and tips for EMS agencies and providers
The law takes effect immediately under conditions in which the animal is in danger of death or severe injury due to exposure
The ET3 model team will go over the portal’s functionality, as well as give guidance and tips on how to submit an application and participate
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law extending the extra 65-cent surcharge per wired line number through 2029
President Trump signed into law an extension of the Sept. 11 victim fund through 2092
The emergency service first needs to go to the villages and towns in areas that would be impacted by a levy to get consensus about the need, according to the county board chairman
The 97-2 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it
Educate partners and update CPR protocols while considering how to deploy a mechanical CPR device in the field
Sen. Rand Paul’s amendment would offset the costs of compensation by cutting other programs, including Medicaid
With its revenue stream trending downward, county leaders were forced to scale back on an EMS improvement plan the council already approved
Officials said bill payments have slowed for services rendered, which leaves the ambulance service unable to keep up with its expenses
In addition to an excess levy approved in 2017 and transport fees, the renewal levy would represent about a third of the department’s funding
The board voted 4-0 to authorize Chairwoman Virginia Alexander to send out contract notices detailing the increase from $3.98 to $4.35 per call
Senate Bill 418, would allow departments to obtain prescriptions for, purchase and distribute EpiPens to firefighters, police with training on how to administer the drug
Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer reached an agreement with Sens. Mike Lee and Rand Paul to bring up the bill with two amendments
A bid to save PTSD coverage for first responders fell one vote short in the conference committee
Sen. Rand Paul questioned the bill’s 70-year time frame and said any new spending should be offset by corresponding cuts
The 911 SAVES Act would reclassify dispatchers from ‘Office and Administrative Support Occupations’ to ‘Protective Service Occupations’
Officials approved the new building due to the need for a 911 communications center that can withstand man-made and natural disasters
Exploring the legal, marketing and administrative considerations for EMS agencies considering an ambulance membership program to streamline billing
Commissioners were asked to approve $92,500 for Next-Gen call routing software and $1.3 million for an upgrade/refresh to the VESTA system
State funding is a great choice for EMS agencies that do not meet eligibility requirements or have applied for and not been awarded funds from major grant programs
Texas officials plan to create Emergency Services District No. 3, which will cover rural communities, to keep pace with rising costs for emergency services
The funds will help the academy get equipment and training supplies for a successful medical training program
The legislation, which fully funds and permanently reauthorizes the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, was approved by a 402-12 vote
