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.
Three questions about the Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act suggest revisions may be needed before providers should rely on the Medicare option
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss new legislation introduced to Congress that would offer a Medicare buy-in option to retired first responders over 50
Operate more efficiently, collect more revenue and gain insight into your agency’s outstanding finances with an automated system
Funding a grant application is an investment that grant-makers seek to maximize the benefit to the agency and the community
Volunteer EMS agencies can be the best option for 911 services in many areas, but response must be guaranteed
Terry Johnson fraudulently billed the federal health insurance programs for about seven years for transportation services when patients were not transported
The state Supreme Court refused to rule against a law that allowed a Camden hospital to take over EMS services in the city
The bill would limit initial opiate painkiller prescriptions to a seven-day supply and set an evaluation requirement for overdose victims seeking help at hospital ERs
Leaders of EMS advocacy and membership organizations articulate how they would spend the record-breaking Powerball jackpot
If the act is not passed, EMS providers could be prevented from accessing controlled substances to treat pain and seizures
Indiana Sen. Jim Merritt says the number of lives saved by Indianapolis EMS with Narcan has risen from 629 in 2013 to more than 1,150 last year
West End Ambulance Service board of directors is expected to approve the purchase of 10 protective vests
The Ambulance Driver imagines a glorious future, funded by his Mega Millions winnings, as our EMS dear and fearless leader
Deputy Sheriff, shot and injured in the line of duty, champions PTSD coverage as a workers’ comp benefit
The public health department is sending additional nurses and TB investigators to find patients with tuberculosis
Big dreams to improve EMS with a windfall of funding for safety, health and wellness, research and leadership development
The investment went into recruitment efforts, new ambulances and raises for current employees
After recent mass shooting events, the fire chief saw the need for fire and EMS personnel to enter the warm zone
A total of $10 million was divided among 57 counties to improve 911 response and emergency dispatching
There were 61 flakka-related deaths in Broward County from September 2014 to mid-December 2015
Two employees of the company pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud
The state Supreme Court will hear Virtua Health System’s motion to continue services next Tuesday
The new policy only allows a few exceptions for when employees can remove their ballistic vests
First responders see the special week as a way to get the word out to the public about what they do and what they need to continue doing it
First responders won’t have to prove they became ill because of their work if the bill passes
Although Medicare and Medicaid rules are lengthy and confusing, EMS leaders and field providers must ensure compliance
An employee forged and copied doctors’ signatures on to Physician Certification Statements for transports that were medically necessary
A coalition of NH fire departments is lobbying for a $1.1 million initiative to place drug counselors in departments
The appeals court stay of a lower court’s decision allows the controversial take over of EMS in Camden by Cooper University Hospital to happen, pending appeal
Riders, using the hashtag #hoverboardfail, have reported fractures, concussions and fires
The law allowed Cooper University Hospital to take over emergency medical services in Camden from rival Virtua Health
The VA has agreed to pay for the powered exoskeleton for eligible paralyzed veterans with spinal cord injuries
The Zadroga Act extension was included in Congress’ year-end spending bill that was passed on Friday
