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.
Our co-hosts discuss the effect of falling call volumes on EMS staffing levels and how agencies can prepare for the future
Frustration mounts as small print delays the HEROES Act, and presents a dual standard for provider benefits for the fallen
This week, after more than six years and 449 recorded episodes, the podcast reached one million listens of the show
The woman’s insurance company agreed to pay five percent of a $568,000 bill
County commissioners proposed a budget that would force a permanent closure of the station
An alert system would tell drivers that a passenger is in the backseat when the car is turned off
Officials said too many cases of abuse and neglect are never reported to the proper authorities
Opponents said landlines are vital for older residents to socialize and seek emergency assistance
They allegedly billed the insurance companies for transporting people when it wasn’t medically necessary for them to go by ambulance
Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez is working to improve working conditions of EMS providers
The “Slambulance” was advertised as a rolling nightclub for graduation, prom, bachelor and bachelorette parties and for tailgating
Five hospital executives told lawmakers the rate would cripple services and lead to facility closures
First Response Ambulance Service submitted the request for rate increases, which range from 13 to 18 percent for existing fees
The “public safety officer homebuyer assistance” program aims to improve safety in crime-plagued neighborhoods
Investments include construction of a new EMS station as well as funding for ambulances
More than 44,000 parents in Texas filed personal-belief exemptions last school year to shield their children from vaccinations
Kentucky delegation of EMS leaders asked congressional representatives to clarify that non-emergency, medically necessary ambulance services can’t be waived by the states
Twenty-five high school students visited the museum thanks to local fire, police and EMS union members
The legislation would give departments the ability to charge, but not mandate a fee
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
