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.
What we can expect, from inspiring keynote speakers, to leaders on the issues impacting the industry and COVID-19 safety measures
AAA Rural Task Force Chair Justin Grohs joins the podcast to discuss staffing and financial stressors
On this episode of Inside EMS, Dr. Krohmer joins show regular Kelly Grayson and guest host Rob Lawrence to discuss the industry
The chief told a town board that the department has the funding to make the hires, which would help rebuild a depleted staff
From provider safety, to community paramedicine, degree requirements, retention, climate change and reimbursement; how to prepare for the challenges and opportunities the 2020s will bring EMS
Employees at the emergency medical service and their families say their work-provided coverage has repeatedly fallen through
The Saratoga Springs commissioner said the new contract will increase city revenue and not interfere with plans for a new fire/EMS station
The service was fined $2,000 for failing to respond to four medical calls in October
Like it or not, the reality of doing what we do is that EMS is a business, and like any business, income must at least meet or exceed expenditures to remain solvent and afloat
The partnership, which includes the city fire department, will use $1.3 million in grants to address substance abuse and addiction
Two proposed bills would continue and expand the work of facilities that provide mental health support and treatment
At a city council meeting, municipality leaders raised concerns about increasing the price per person for EMS services
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