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.
In the past year, EMS has been on the front lines, has provided care and has sacrificed in equal measure
A standardization of fire and EMS could be the next ‘giant leap’ for public safety
Connecting patients to advanced levels of care to provide the right level of intervention at the right time, in the right place
The program has allowed injection drug users to trade dirty needles for clean ones, distributed naloxone and connected users to wound care and drug treatment
The state association said volunteer fire companies are the only providers of emergency medical services that are not allowed to bill users
The lawsuit alleges that the home bills Medicare for patients services and could apply for reimbursement for non-emergency ambulance transport
A new program would give fire and EMS personnel the ability to transport patients experiencing mental health distress to a specialized facility
A lawsuit claimed the ambulance service submitted more than 1,000 fake reimbursement claims to Medicare and Medicaid
For the second time in a month, the Floyd County Council declined to fund the purchase of a third ambulance, but EMS officials won’t take no for an answer
The volunteer service tax credit program was created by state Act 172
The annual workshop brings together care providers and billing professionals to “emphasize care beyond transport”
The funds will be used for prevention, access to treatment and improved links to care
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released the latest version of the EMS Scope of Practice Model
The Livingston County Emergency Medical Services will take over for the now-closed Avon Rotary-Lions Ambulance service
Formally known as the Move Over Law, it requires drivers to vacate the lane closest if there are first responders, public works employees or tow-truck operators on the shoulder
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed a Medicaid cut that has ambulance services nervous about the future of the industry
Counties, universities, and private companies are working together to reach out to high school and college students about the industry and offer training programs
A division of Glatfelter Insurance Group, VFIS was one of the first insurance providers that specialized in options for the unique challenges that come with being a first responder
The Minnesota House unanimously passed a bill that would allow paramedics and other emergency personnel to administer complex medicine to people with rare diseases
Scott Bahner is accused of using $5,000 of squad money to pay for car repairs and then making records look like the funds were for ambulance repairs
Learn what CMS will offer for reimbursement for alternative destinations and treat in place, and who will have the have the final say in the ET3 model
Following several reports of ambulances breaking down on calls, the officials at the state Department of Health wants to review resource allocations
Proposed legislation co-sponsored by members of the Connecticut House and Senate would allow paramedics to treat injured K-9s on scene
The new requirement is angering union officials and baffling first responders who feel they’re not trained to handle biohazard material in this manner
In order to carry, personnel would need written permission from a supervisor, and to complete an eight-hour firearm training course
The bill attempts to make it easier for first responders to receive the health care coverage they need
The bill would cover physiological PTSD injuries to first responders under workers comp
The top EMS issues are more complex than ever and state representatives must hear the value of EMS from field providers and paramedic chiefs
Thanks to a $33,000 grant from the York County Community Foundation’s WellSpan EMS fund, First Capital Community Transport Partners was formed
Medical clearance of psychiatric emergencies in the field
A drop in the number of volunteers has resulted in squads having to pay EMTs, but the pay rates and lack of fringe benefits have not kept shifts filled
Hidalgo County EMS-South Texas Air Med finalized a contract to obtain a helicopter ambulance, a first for the Edinburg-based company
The Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District in Beulah received a significant upgrade to its response capabilities in the form of a new station
