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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State EMS Director Joe Schmider on how Texas’ data-driven plan brought in 10,915 new providers
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A report from the ride-share company reveals that drivers working 32 hours a week make around $13,500 more annually than first-year EMTs
Allegany County officials made offers to EMS personnel laid off this summer due to a $2M deficit
An Ohio State University study finds that a law meant to shield New Yorkers from out-of-network ambulance bills has led to higher prices
Increased expenses have led to revenue shortfalls in Floyd County
The Colorado Springs Fire Department said the Community Response Team could end in July after losing funding from a state grant
Some first responders take the unique experience of serving the public into the political arena
The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said increased call volume over the last 10 years has added to the wear on vehicles and stations
These are challenging times to be a first responder; your support is welcome and appreciated
Pella officials consider significant changes to EMS
The Town of Tonawanda and Twin City Ambulance are debating the information in a consultant’s review of operations and finances
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care
The financial gift will pay for new ambulances, EMTs and dispatchers for the Dartmouth Health Advance Response Team
How to navigate the opioid funding landscape to secure resources for opioid abatement, reimbursement and remediation expenses
Jasper County Emergency Management Agency will use the grant money to help departments cover training costs
It is time for an honest conversation about response times, reimbursement and funding solutions for the future of EMS
Office of Rural Health found that services with six or fewer members are at high risk of unexpected service outage
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
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