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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While COVID-19 cases have surged, EMS run volumes have dwindled as people are legitimately scared of going to the hospital
NEMSIS-TAC and PWW produce definitive guidance on HIPAA – essential to aid the progression of MIH
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
The bill says that the patient’s insurance company must pay the air ambulance company instead of leaving the patient with the heavy charges
The bill would provide immunity for trained police officers, firefighters and EMTs when veterinary care isn’t immediately available
Legislation would put local fire departments with EMS services on par with other ambulance providers
Here’s a breakdown of who is considered “essential” and “nonessential” during a federal government shutdown
Here’s a breakdown of who is considered “essential” and “nonessential” during a federal government shutdown
With the advent of new technology come questions about how it should be regulated to ensure that patients receive the same quality of care
They said the crisis is beginning to erode the nation’s workforce and undermine companies’ ability to hire
The “public safety president” can use the bully pulpit to do much, much more for EMS and other public safety personnel
The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee unanimously approved the bill after an hour of emotional testimony
A potential law would waive the requirement that public safety dispatchers be residents of the county for at least one year before they are hired
Officials said the company is restructuring to stay current with the “ever-changing health-care marketplace”
Although the EMS department is without a contract, officials say the police labor dispute overshadows their complaints
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