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Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott opposed the plan saying some people are “excellent paramedics” who may not be able to test to be firefighters
Public drug use leads to some lawmakers wanting to recriminalize small possession amounts
Washington lawmakers follow other states pushing for reform in restraint techniques after the in-custody death of Manuel Ellis
Saugerties, Ulster County officials debate disparity among providers, staffing and costs for smaller communities
A surge in fentanyl deaths has become a top legislative issue in both states to
AtlantiCare officials say narrowing the main downtown Atlantic City road will endanger lives
Lower Merion Township officials increased the qualifying property tax credit to 100 percent
UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center CEO refutes Harford County residents’ claims that more beds are needed
Bipartisan group says plan could eliminate access for veterans, cause some air services to close
Voters in Cedar County approved a measure funding a countywide ambulance service
Legislation focuses on extending Medicare coverage for ambulance services
Traverse City voters chose the fire department, over Mobile Medical Response, as the primary ambulance service
Bill ties state’s Medicaid reimbursement rates to federal Medicare rates, paying whichever is higher, and removes 20-mile travel exemption
Legislation that can increase the number of EMTs in the field faces scrutiny about the impact of traumatic calls on young people
The Mobile Fire Department has begun providing ambulance service to approximately 20,000 new residents after a referendum on the annexation
House Bill 404 ensures the the Department of Health considers a veteran’s training related to emergency medical services
Legislation requires hospitals to develop ambulance bed delay protocols by Sept. 1, 2024
A 15-month pilot program in Clark County will have basic, advanced EMT training with an $800 biweekly stipend
Chester County commissioners approved a property tax rebate for members of fire and EMS departments
Niagara County officials are moving closer to having a supplemental service up and running
Lancaster County commissioners hope municipalities do the same to support first responders
The “Direct Pay” bill was passed earlier this year and directs insurance companies to send payments to EMS providers instead of customers
The Multnomah County study will research a round-the-clock facility for people suffering from mental illness and substance abuse
MEDIC EMS becomes part of Scott County as consolidation process continues
New model would improve resource use and reduce patient, hospital costs
A slowdown in microchip production has had a long-term impact on ambulance production
Gary first responders receive $30,000 in homebuyer assistance from American Rescue Plan Act funding
Mineral Wells Fire/EMS received $144K from Palo Pinto County for service outside the city
Erie County has purchased five ambulances to backup existing services in five towns
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