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.
The bill would also bar medics from administering certain drugs to assist law enforcement
The NAEMT president joins the podcast to discuss his first 100 days, treatment in place and the upcoming virtual EMS on the Hill Day
What the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 means for treatment and transport reimbursement post COVID-19
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
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law extending the extra 65-cent surcharge per wired line number through 2029
President Trump signed into law an extension of the Sept. 11 victim fund through 2092
The emergency service first needs to go to the villages and towns in areas that would be impacted by a levy to get consensus about the need, according to the county board chairman
The 97-2 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it
Educate partners and update CPR protocols while considering how to deploy a mechanical CPR device in the field
Sen. Rand Paul’s amendment would offset the costs of compensation by cutting other programs, including Medicaid
With its revenue stream trending downward, county leaders were forced to scale back on an EMS improvement plan the council already approved
Officials said bill payments have slowed for services rendered, which leaves the ambulance service unable to keep up with its expenses
In addition to an excess levy approved in 2017 and transport fees, the renewal levy would represent about a third of the department’s funding
The board voted 4-0 to authorize Chairwoman Virginia Alexander to send out contract notices detailing the increase from $3.98 to $4.35 per call
Senate Bill 418, would allow departments to obtain prescriptions for, purchase and distribute EpiPens to firefighters, police with training on how to administer the drug
Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer reached an agreement with Sens. Mike Lee and Rand Paul to bring up the bill with two amendments
A bid to save PTSD coverage for first responders fell one vote short in the conference committee
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