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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The legislation will limit the amount that can be charged by air ambulance companies that don’t have agreements with major insurers in the state
REPLICA’s model legislation creates a formal pathway for the licensed individual to provide pre-hospital care across state lines under authorized circumstances
Olivier Mireault responded to a cardiac arrest call at his mother’s home several minutes before his shift began
Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio fire departments say they need a new generation of paramedics to come on board
Fire Chief Brian Moriarty said he thinks firefighters need standards and protocols to follow when they handle overdoses that may involve highly toxic substances
The law prohibits a certified first responder from transporting a patient in an ambulance to a hospital without the presence of an EMT
Finance chief Don Moya told commissioners the move would not forgive the debts, but reclassify them to present a more accurate picture of the county’s books
As the number of volunteers dwindles, so does the medical safety net that EMS provides
Nancy Greathouse, who has cancer, was almost killed after an autoimmune disease flare-up on the ship
The legislation will help officials target physicians who might be illicitly prescribing powerful prescription medications
Assistant State Attorney Alan Johnson “suggested that they have a cut off” for patients who overdose multiple times
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Wholesale health care reform cuts endanger entire communities by threatening EMS reimbursements
If passed, the special tax is projected to generate roughly $10 million yearly in restricted general fund dollars to bolster public safety services
A months-long experiment of using SUVs to respond to non-emergency calls has already saved thousands of dollars
The Akron Board of Education passed the motion as a proactive step toward preventing death by opioids
Almost three in four Americans said that emergency medicine services should be covered by insurance
The new court puts users into treatment within hours of their arrest instead of days and requires heavier supervision from judges
The bill would make it illegal for abortion clinic staff to ask ambulances to respond to calls at their facilities without sirens or lights
The historic legislation could pave the way for responders all over the country
The law allows nurses to destroy unused prescription medication and increases data sharing between agencies about overdose and abuse
Gov. Bruce Rauner said lawmwakers waited until the last minute to bring the bill to his desk; he strongly opposed the fee increase
Kentucky is the second state to adopt the classification for its first responders
Douglas Adkins said no new method has been adopted and responders will continue to render aid
The legislation was created after residents complained of bills for tens of thousands of dollars for medical flights
State park officials gave no response to their request for assistance in funding an ambulance service at Hampton Beach
New cards will protect patient data and will fight fraud and identity theft
The American College of Emergency Physicians urge senators to vote “no” on BCRA
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