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.
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
Changing models of patient centered care demand EMS revamp the traditional refusal model and adopt collaborative informed decision making
“It is unconscionable that some states divert fees collected for... 911 communications capabilities to unrelated purposes.” Commissioner Michael O’Rielly said
Patients are fighting to reverse Anthem’s policy of denying coverage for ER visits they do not deem necessary
The Melheim family said they were unaware they were out of network when their son Ben fell during a camping trip, and he had to be airlifted to the hospital
The House unanimously voted to approve SB 376, which qualifies first responders who cannot work due to PTSD for workers’ comp
Unlike many municipalities in the county, Scranton does not have a BLS-designated ambulance company
The comedian joined advocates opposing a proposal they said could threaten health care treatment for 9/11 first responders
EMTs, paramedics, nurses or doctors trained and certified in a nationally recognized tactical program will be able to carry while on duty
One bill would prevent pharmacists from filling prescriptions that are more than 30 days old, and another imposes a fee of one cent per milligram of opioids
Jeff Sessions announced the creation of a task force that he said would crack down on manufacturers, distributors, doctors and pharmacies
Houston Professional Firefighters Association president Patrick Lancton said two ambulances have recently broken down with patients inside
Federal prosecutors said North East Mobile Health Services will settle to resolve charges that it billed Medicare for non-emergency transportation of patients
The measure calls for the issuance of “red personalized plates to volunteer emergency responders at no initial or annual cost to the volunteer
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HB 2501 would require employers to pay workers’ compensation in proven cases of PTSD and allow responders to receive specialized therapy
The investigation into Hart to Heart Transportation Services was launched after a whistleblower filed a lawsuit alleging they falsified Medicare claims
OSHA said that it opened a case looking into conditions at Brewster Ambulance after receiving a complaint about conditions affecting employee health and safety
State Rep. Alicia Reece said that she and other lawmakers plan to draft a bill that would exclude any insurer that implements such a policy from tax breaks
Mary Black Health System-Gaffney no longer wants to provide free EMS services, but Cherokee County said they are breaking a contract
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
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