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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A Korean War-era law has been touted by several health officials, political leaders and historians as a way of getting needed supplies into the hands of medical workers
Survivors of fallen first responders currently can get a one-time $25,000 payment
Tennessee and the 16 other states have led the way in emergency preparedness in academic settings by enacting laws that require the device be placed in all schools
Students can be taught the fundamental life-saving skill of hands-only CPR in 30 minutes or less
The legislation gives victims’ families the right to sue in U.S. court for any role that elements of the Saudi government may have played in the 2001 attacks
Heather Bresch maintained that her company doesn’t make much profit from each emergency allergy shot
The feds do not recognize 911 dispatchers as first responders, and that can have important consequences for all responders
Careful documentation and billing compliance can help you successfully navigate the audit process
Ballistic protective equipment for active shooter response is eligible for Assistance to Firefighters grant funding
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the law Sunday, extending the deadline to Sept. 11, 2018
Obama has threatened to veto the bill over potential backlash from the U.S. ally
EMS leaders need to add expert perspectives and data to the EpiPen media firestorm with these distinct outcomes in mind
If signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, California will join 34 other states that require CPR to be taught in schools
Johnston Ambulance Service served the community for over 40 years, but cannot collect enough money to pay its bills
The recent ruling prevents not only medical professionals and first responders from legal liability, but also bystanders who try to help
If passed, the county will implement “zero-balance billing” for emergency ambulance calls
The generic will be identical to the branded product in terms of functionality
The dept. is seeking to purchase a $150,000 ambulance, but the county said there are no feasible funds available to do so
Spiking costs force patients to quit medication and rely on EMS for help
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The new law will allow EMTs with basic-level training to use a syringe to administer epinephrine
In 2015, the department had over 2,879 EMS calls
The average price of a two-dose EpiPen package climbed to about $608 earlier this year, up from around $94 nine years ago
Planned facilities may hold patients for up to a day before they are transferred or released
The amendment will allow community paramedicine services to be covered by Medicaid
Progressive programs like community paramedicine and MIH are important steps towards fixing a flawed, inefficient health care system
Low pay and failing equipment have driven away almost half of all new paramedics
The ambulance company has given the county the end of the month to increase their $1.7 million contract
As the service expands, county voters approve the first EMS user fee bump since 1986
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