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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ET3, Telemedicine and PPE were on the agenda during a 2-day virtual meeting
The ET3 model and the COVID-19 are influencing a move away from 911 transport to the ED, and toward autonomy for EMS providers
The American Legion Ambulance Association is back up and running thanks to donated ambulances, but still needs help with the $2 million in damages
The Yuma Fire Department saved the city around $70,000 by using local businesses to outfit a new chassis with ambulance necessities
H.B. 1293 would make an assault on an EMS provider or firefighter a class 6 felony, punishable by up to two years in prison
The truck was refurbished into a crash attenuator, which works to reduce damage at vehicle crash scenes
The measure means that the spouses of first responders who died in the line of duty will have their property taxes reduced by one half
Lawmakers say the impact would be dreadful for the more than 83,000 responders and survivors who rely on the WTC Health Program
Anyone who dials 911 can reach emergency responders, even if the phone typically requires someone to dial “9'’ or another digit to reach an outside line
House Bill 703 would give first responders access to peer support teams and post-critical incident seminars
Tom McDonough, former chief of the Port Washington Fire Department, said the measure would generate needed revenue — and ultimately save lives
The president’s address comes a day after a former student opened fire at a Florida high school, killing 17 people and injuring 14 more
The bill that would provide workers’ comp for first responders with PTSD passed the latest committee vote unanimously
The FCC is seeking to prevent states from using the funds to pay for other government services
The bill that ensures that multi-line phone systems have direct access to 911 was created after a woman died after attempts to call 911 from a hotel room failed
A five-year extension was added as part of a two-year budget deal, including a requirement of obtaining data while not burdening EMS agencies
Officials said the future of the EMS agencies in Pennsylvania is uncertain if the bill does not pass and the reimbursement rates are not increased
Attorney General Jeff Sessions thinks the U.S. could easily combat the growing opioid crisis by taking over-the-counter medications for pain and “tough it out.”
The Food and Drug Administration said the herbal supplement kratom could be banned by the federal government
The bill would require insurance agencies to pay for air transports for critical procedures not offered in Hawaii
Responders urged state lawmakers to create a state-run program that would use peer counseling to address the emotional needs of those working
“‘I find it distasteful, I find it lacking in humanity, and I find it just downright shameful the position to say that this bill isn’t necessary,” Rep. Katie Edwards-Walpole said
Marchers with placards proclaiming “Save our NHS” and “More staff, more beds, more funds” made their way through central London
The bill would give supervisors the right to allow their staff to carry guns on duty if they’ve completed training
New Castle County said the overtime is high because there are not enough paramedics to handle the growing call volume
A complaint filed last year said AmeriCare submitted fraudulent claims to Medicare and TRICARE for non-emergency ambulance transports
Officials are supporting a pair of bills aimed at providing workers compensation coverage for responders with job-related PTSD
Medicaid has begun paying for additional services and treatment options for low-income addicts, including screenings, methadone and naloxone
The Public Education Foundation teamed up with Macy’s to fund $50,000 in scholarships for three students seeking first responder careers
The proposal bars doctors from prescribing more than an initial five-day supply of pain meds and will help uninsured and underinsured people get addiction treatment
Officials say federal policy changes could make the recent increase in contributions to “targeted community services” tough to maintain
With the new safety standards, EMS providers can now use Wi-Fi or cellphones instead of CB radios to communicate
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