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 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 bill would also bar medics from administering certain drugs to assist law enforcement
Purdue officials say this is the first step in a plan to provide up to $12 billion to help reimburse governments and clean up the damage done by opioids
The ET3 Model team announced the decision to extend the Request for Applications (RFA) period until Oct. 5
Fifty-nine generators will serve as backup power for counties along the Georgia coastline to ensure that critical facilities stay running during a natural disaster
North Carolina commissioners will review a report that recommends building more medical service bases across the county and outlines steps to reduce response times
The current analog-based system would be upgraded to an all-digital radio system
The City of Austin will hire seven new paramedics and three clinicians to be better prepared to answer mental health calls
HHS’ investment will allow organizations to create a service delivery site to strengthen services in areas where there is limited access to affordable healthcare
For people who donate $25 or more, Charity Share Times Square will place a photo of the donor with a sign reading “I Haven’t Forgotten” on the iconic Times Square billboard
The company has established a communications and coordination center for air medical operations in Nassau and has sent donated ambulances and equipment to the region
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed the legislation, which is meant to ensure future generations understand the 9/11 terrorist attacks and their place in history
Virginia’s police chief wants to raise the retirement age, but survey results of about 1,000 public safety employees show first responders are against the idea
The state will use the funding to provide families with treatment and prevention resources, while also funding data collection efforts
Hundreds of supporters of the library took to the streets to oppose a funding change that would take away income tax revenue from libraries and transportation agencies
Texas lawmakers passed a bill changing the definition of a first responder to include operator or emergency services dispatcher
The county will use one of two grants to allow for a team of four peer recovery specialists to ride with EMS personnel during drug overdose calls
Knox County Judge and Executive Mike Mitchell said this resolution is being adopted across the Commonwealth
The fire department would use the funds to implement new response protocols to more appropriately respond to mental health emergencies
The all-terrain response units will also be used at the 9/11 Memorial Bicycle Ride
The order functions as statewide prescription enabling all Washington residents and organizations to go to any pharmacy to get naloxone
The money will help fund renovation, hardware, equipment and associated technology costs for the call center
A recent government study of 15 agencies found they struggle with too few firefighters, not enough money and ambulance services that are stretched thin
The organization is seeking applications from interested parties to develop evidence-based guidelines for the pharmacologic management of acute pain in a prehospital setting
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
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