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.
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Agency representatives said insurance reimbursements would not be enough to break even on operation costs
The legislation would allow first responders to seek workers’ compensation even if they don’t have a physical condition that led to PTSD
The bill would allow insurance companies to set their own rates for EMS transports, which providers say could drastically cut revenue
North Dakota banned the sale of air ambulance subscriptions in 2017
Law enforcement, EMS and civic leaders joined forces to get a valuable communication app in the right hands
The agency’s chief says the NJ DOH had already approved their policy of staffing an unlicensed ambulance with one EMT
The service’s president and CEO said the shutdown is due to financial problems
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is offering 25 grants worth up to $800,000 to rural EMS agencies
The councilman said the show exploits the trauma of the city’s residents
The bills, which passed the state Senate, would allow departments with paid staff to receive funding previously reserved for volunteers
A tie-breaker was needed to finalize the vote to cancel the city’s contract with a private ambulance service
President Donald Trump signed an order temporarily banning U.S. entry for most foreign nationals who have traveled in China within the last 14 days
The agencies are seeking support to create a ballot measure to approve the merger, which officials say would improve service
The former official is suing the ambulance company, claiming he was fired for raising concerns about improper Medicare billing
The former operator of a private ambulance service must serve 30 months in federal prison and pay restitution
Fire officials say the levy would provide funds to hire more firefighters and paramedics, ensuring more consistent coverage
Many residents pushed back against the 0.004% levy, which EMS leaders say is needed due to lack of resources and volunteers
First responders gathered to lobby for the PTSD worker’s compensation bill, which currently excludes EMS professionals
County officials were told their two options include enhancing the current EMS contract or starting their own service
County leaders will seek more resources for mental health services and EMS agencies in the coming year
The Front Line Foundation is filling in gaps in funding to support training and equipment for Minnesota first responders and the families of those killed in the line of duty
A 25-page report outlined deficits in training and internal processes that led to an estimated $200,000 or more in lost revenue
The man was convicted of writing false checks to himself while serving as treasurer for both companies
County EMS providers are seeking a collective bargaining agreement, claiming staff shortages are creating safety risks
The task force seeks to bring together ambulance corps and town leaders to best make use of available funds
Mental health advocates said the shortened hotline number will save lives and reduce stigma, but must be sustained with proper resources
A county commissioner wants complainants to be able to appeal decisions after an EMS employee’s harassment claim was dismissed
The fire department says it has generated more than $7.3 million in revenue after the decision in 2009 to provide medical transports
The squad chose to cease service in 2020 after its staff was reduced to just eight volunteers
From dangerous active shooter events, to ET3, Ebola, opioids and community paramedicine, EMS providers faced many significant incidents and evolving trends in the 2010s
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