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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Becoming a paramedic is the highest level of prehospital care and requires much more advanced training than becoming an EMT
“Time” magazine-featured paramedic Alanna Badgley reflects on the fear, fatigue and fight to get recognition and support for EMS during the pandemic and how that fight continues today
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program through 2040 was eliminated in the stopgap bill to fund the federal government
Officials in Lockport reached a deal with the firefighters’ union to increase pay for EMTs, Critical Care workers and paramedics
Magoffin County Judge-Executive Matt Wireman addressed concerns over longer response times as the county works on solutions
The bill would repeal two policies that reduce or restrict Social Security benefits for retired first responders and other public employees
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
Virginia Beach officials look at EMS billing as operational costs double and fundraising declines
Effingham first responders and city council members met to discuss needs following a spending survey of residents
Caldwell County officials agreed to spend approximately $88K for the ambulance box as part of a focus on more hands-on training
Several ambulance associations argued that the rule posed a threat to the financial viability of ambulance services, particularly in rural areas
Kingston officials are reviewing rates from Empress Emergency Medical Service and the town of Ulster
Corte Madera and Larkspur officials decided to stay with the Ross Valley Paramedic Authority after conducting a financial assessment
Dougherty County commissioners approved increases in starting pay, salaries and evaluation bonuses to stop paramedics from leaving
Virginia Beach officials look at ambulance billing after a study estimated generating $14 million of revenue in the first year
The bill introduced by Senators Susan Collins and Joe Manchin is designed to expand treat-in-place, reduce ED visits and support rural EMS
The SS4A program funds initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries
Pittsburgh EMS has faced times when reserve rigs were out of service and medics had to use special event ambulances
Dougherty County EMS has seen nearly 20 resignations in three months where personnel left for better pay in places with a lower call volume
Walla Walla officials raised the monthly rate for the next five years to fund six new EMS positions
Albany will charge over 30% more for ambulance transports in 2025 as well as bill facilities for extended ED wait times
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Combat staffing shortages, rising operational costs and increasingly complex reporting standards
Recommendations for how Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.; and Dr. Oz Mehmet, nominees for the next Trump Administration, can improve America’s healthcare funding and patient care
Pickens County Ambulance Service dropped to one ambulance in October due to a lack of funding
The House passed the Social Security Fairness Act to remove penalties on police and other public servants with separate pensions
This year’s grant program is focused on three activity areas: operations and safety, vehicle acquisition and regional projects
Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S.
Harford County’s NEXT GEN Responders Student Loan Relief is an incentive in fire, EMS recruitment and retention
Colorado’s community naloxone distribution program faces a financial shortfall as state funding dwindles, raising concerns for overdose prevention efforts
Palmetto General Hospital is dealing with layoffs, service cuts and a lack of supplies
Panel shares the lessons learned from launching the Northwoods EMS District at the Wisconsin Towns Association Conference
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