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.
Takeaways from the First CMS Data Collection Report on Ambulance Services to enhance service levels and reduce costs of service delivery
“You can’t oversee EMS medicine from behind a desk.” With a full-time medical director, providers gain a mentor, coach and advocate.
With call volumes up 55%, Walla Walla shifts to local funding to add EMTs and paramedics
Navigating the shift in financial responsibility and the impact rural EMS practices and policies
Ambulance services cannot afford to feed the billing department incomplete, inaccurate or misrepresented information
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed treat-in-place and whole blood bills, empowering EMS providers
Retired firefighters, EMS and police officers may reduce their taxable earnings by up to $3,000 for medical insurance premiums paid during a calendar year
Spouses of Southington first responders killed in the line of duty will receive relief on property and real estate taxes
North Kingsville’s mayor said expenditures increased to the point they were not able to make payroll
A pilot program begun in 2022 funds career training for high school students in three regions
Hurley officials are planning expenses for the creation of an ambulance service using fire department ambulances
With over 6,200 Nationally Registered EMS clinicians in New York, this decision is expected to boost those numbers as more pursue certification through the National Registry
Legislators are working on a bipartisan bill that would have local governments set the operating costs for EMS that insurers would pay
Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul signed bills regarding insurance and treat in place, and whole blood use by ground ambulances
Clinical, operational and legal solutions for high utilizers of the 911 system
First responders will have instant virtual access to emergency physicians, paramedics and nurses for guidance and support while en route to hospitals
Exeter Hospital said it will delay ending the ALS intercept program and paramedic layoffs
Legislation to increase benefits from $25,000 to $50,000 passes Senate committee
Property owners will pay an annual tax to pay for emergency medical services
The FDNY Fire Officers Association warns the WTC Health Program may stop accepting members by 2028
Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visited members of Meadville Area Ambulance Service to discuss recruitment efforts
An increase in natural disasters has compounded problems for first responders across Texas and other states
Sioux City Fire Rescue has seen a 21% increase in EMS calls over the last five years
Two volunteer fire departments in Raleigh County are asking for funding to meet the growing demands for service
Heartland Ambulance Service will provide three more ambulances to Clark County as officials deal with New Chapel EMS service issues
The Lebanon Fire District announced changes to single and dual-role staffing as well as reducing non-emergency transports
Chandler city officials are considering purchasing 10 ambulances, equipment and begin hiring in 2026
Allegany County officials had previously laid off EMS personnel to handle a $2M budget shortfall
Representative Jaime Greene’s bill would prevent adverse action by employers if employees are absent from work due to responding to an emergency
Underfunding, staffing challenges and rising demands are pushing EMS systems to the brink – learn the critical changes needed for the profession to thrive
Northern Light Health threatens to end service in Penobscot County
“Allowing trained EMTs and paramedics to continue doing their jobs as they proceed through the licensing process is a common-sense policy change that will have a major impact”
