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
Operate more efficiently, collect more revenue and gain insight into your agency’s outstanding finances with an automated system
The change would help with the agency’s long-term sustainability while creating operational benefits, additional revenue opportunities and tax benefits
Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 542 to create a rebuttable presumption that a worker’s mental health struggles are an occupational injury
North Dakota received more than $1.47 million in funds to fund the next phase of upgrades to the state’s 22 911 call centers
Local emergency crews are now seeking qualified candidates to fill these positions, but say the demand for the jobs greatly outweighs the number of applicants
Elected officials concluded that creating a joint dispatch center would result in higher operational costs, estimated between $100,000 and $150,000 a year
EMS officials are proposing that the townships split the cost of financial support, which would generate about $60,000 more than $75,000 for each town
The proposed legislation would ensure retired first responders between the ages of 50 and 65 would be eligible for Medicare
First Response Ambulance Service was unable to obtain a $2 million performance bond required by the ambulance ordinance prior to commencing operations
Rep. Chris Sainato’s House Bill 1834 will extend the expiring Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant program if it passes the floor vote
Uhrichsville fire officials presented a report with two options to the city council detailing the costs and benefits of fire-based EMS services
The hiring grants pay for 75% of the salaries and benefits for new hires for the first two years and 35% in the third year
Safety Board officials approved the purchase of six Stryker Power Load patient assistance systems with 90% of the funding coming from a federal grant
Since the county went from four 911 centers to one, costs have increased, staff have unionized and technology is blamed for dispatch delays
The bill would create the First Responder Loan Forgiveness Program, under which college graduates could have up to $16,000 in loans forgiven
Under his plea agreement, Joseph Kimble will serve 30 months in federal prison pay more than $750,000 in restitution
The funds will be distributed among 20 EMS agencies who submitted proposals to stabilize or improve their services
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
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