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.
Educate partners and update CPR protocols while considering how to deploy a mechanical CPR device in the field
Exploring the legal, marketing and administrative considerations for EMS agencies considering an ambulance membership program to streamline billing
State funding is a great choice for EMS agencies that do not meet eligibility requirements or have applied for and not been awarded funds from major grant programs
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
This bill amends the law to provide stronger protection than ever before for EMTs, paramedics and EMS officers
Gleenpool EMS Plus missed the deadline to file its insurance paperwork and was forced to close
Opposition to raising assessments, reimbursements or funds for EMS have the potential to doom any EMS organization
The bill would extend federal health monitoring and treatment for 9/11 first responders through 2090
The community said they do not want the district to subcontract with a private ambulance company
The plan includes collecting smaller amounts from poorer patients and using a collections agency to pursue out-of-state debtors
Contra Costa Fire Protection District chose to partner with AMR for EMS services over investing in EMS ownership
The bill would allow certain emergency personnel to provide an injured dog or cat with some medical services
The Queensland Ambulance Service photos of the injured medic and its call for the public to denounce violence have gone viral
Commissioner William Bratton pushed Congress to renew the Zadroga Act, which expired this fall
One of the cabs participating in the protest also knocked a police officer to the ground
The report, 15 years after IOM’s “To Err is Human”, tackles patient-safety issues, saying health care is not nearly as safe as it should be
The family of Rebecca “Becky” Ann Scott, 28, created a scholarship fund for those entering paramedic and EMT programs
Providing for injured responders shows that we stand behind our homeland defenders when the going gets tough
MOST POPULAR
- Officials: Pa. fire dept. $500K over budget
- Orlando lawmakers seek to fund PTSD facility, counseling for Pulse responders and survivors
- Ind. communities work to fund more Safe Haven baby boxes
- Ky. city officials look at increasing emergency services costs
- Calif. county officials change process for selecting ambulance service