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 controversial law moves Camden ALS services from Virtua Health System to Cooper University Hospital
County officials cut about $1.8 million in EMS funding over a three-year period at the beginning of the recession
Response times often have little to do with saving lives or improving outcomes, and can overshadow factors that do make a difference in patient care
An ambulance company is considering legal action after the governor approved funds for Cooper University Hospital to provide EMS services in Camden county
The NJ Democrats’ budget includes $2.5M for Cooper University Hospital to take over all EMS services in Camden
EMS director says hiring more medics and reducing shift length is vital to the safety of EMS providers and residents
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County officials propose handing the service over to Greenville Health System in an effort to save nearly $2 million
The legislation would levy a tax on EMS agencies to get matching federal funds for increasing Medicaid payments to ambulance providers
The state law would give Level 1 trauma centers exclusive rights to emergency calls in their cities, but some hospitals already have contracts to provide service
An annual drive ensures members will not be responsible for any balance for services not covered by insurance
The proposal is a result of increasing EMS calls in the area and the need to pay EMS providers a competitive wage
A volunteer fire department may join a two-community department in order to increase manpower, have a stronger presence in the region and cut insurance costs
Chattanooga police and fire departments have teamed up on an internship program intended to boost minority hiring for emergency services that represents diversity of the community
Proposed tax to raise no more than $20 million a year for Medicaid payments to ambulance providers
Change throughout the health care system is needed to align supply with demand for service
The EMS service requested funding to add a unit to its fleet of 18 ambulances to reduce response times
The legislation would exempt emergency responders from paying more than $47 in fees for state and federal background clearances
The former EMS chief is accused of mishandling money, and the financially struggling county is negotiating a contract with a private ambulance service
Thirty-eight towns will receive Medicaid reimbursement funds through the Ambulance Certified Public Expenditure Program
Critics say the fire department’s rescue squad is not needed on calls also being responded to by a private ambulance service
Buffalo leaders are finalizing a contract with Rural Metro, and AMR said there was no transparency in the decision-making process
Crews were busy and short-staffed over Memorial Day weekend, saying it points to a bigger-picture need for more funding and volunteers
Statistics can build credibility in your funding request while demonstrating your organization’s understanding of how to meet those needs
The bill would give responders authority to provide stabilizing treatment to hurt animals before they are transported to a veterinarian
City officials faced with bankruptcy vote to outsource fire services to save $7 to $10 million
The agency called for a state audit after the interim director’s health insurance was denied following the resignation of the EMS chief
The $60 per household per year fee is for 911 ambulance service as many times as it is needed
NG-911 is coming to every community and understanding how it came to be is important to exploring its future impact on EMS
They allegedly improperly billed Medicare and Medicaid by charging for “medically unnecessary transportation” for patients going to and from regular dialysis appointments
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