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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There were more prescriptions filled for opioids in the state in 2015 than there were residents
The legislation aims to boost access to the medication and help patients get it at the best available price
The current version of the legislation would allow states to apply for waivers to opt out of providing insurance coverage for essential benefits, including emergency care
Opponents noted that the responders aren’t trained to handle firearms in high-stress environments
The organization has become a prominent advocate for legislation such as the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act
The program, which could address the shortage of volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel, would likely cost $2 million
The state measure would guarantee access to a behavioral health counselor trained to deal with issues facing responders
The measure would provide immunity from civil liability to health care professionals who distribute medicine for life-threatening asthma attacks or allergic reactions
Advocates say Senate Bill 1441 will help solve a state issue patients have no control over
Sustainment of a project beyond the period of grant funding is a sign of a wise investment for a project funder
Over one-third of providers reported negative margins in 2015 for air medical services
Patients typically incur the unexpected fees because of hospitals’ contract out-of-network providers who work as specialists
A recording or transcript of a 911 call could not be released to the public without consent from the person who placed the emergency call or from their lawyer
Non-participating air ambulance services will be allowed to charge only the average of participating services
Officials said they would be allowed to carry in restricted areas only
Violators who attack EMS providers with a bodily fluid could face up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine
Hundreds of emergency medical professionals will speak with Congress about EMS issues on April 25
Insurance commissioner said her office gets about a dozen complaints a year from people who are unable to afford air ambulance bills
The state Board of Education will develop regulations for training, storage and notifying parents after incidents
Dr. Henry Lim said the risk of developing melanoma in adulthood is strongly related to a history of sunburns as a child
Maryland law makes it illegal to provide medical care to an animal without a veterinary license
School staff members will be able to administer asthma medication to students instead of having to call a parent or send the child to an emergency room
The bill would apply to people who are rushed by ambulance to a facility that doesn’t accept their insurance
Some lawmakers were concerned about the bill’s impact on body cameras, since the measure included language regarding video
Rep. Steve Lynch, the bill’s sponsor, said it will help combat opioid and heroin overdose deaths in the state
House Bill 982 would allow firefighters and EMTs with handgun licenses to carry a gun
The bill will prevent hospitals and physicians from instituting do-not-resuscitate orders or similar directives for children if one parent objects
In 2014, New Mexico had one of the highest overdose death rates in the nation, second only to West Virginia
Supporters of the bill said it will save lives and help solve the growing problem of heroin overdoses
Montana legislators have endorsed a bill to prevent financial ruin for patients who urgently need air ambulance transport
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