/legislation-funding Legislation and Funding en-US Thu, 01 May 2025 18:30:16 GMT /billing-and-administration/medpac-stacks-the-deck-against-ambulance-services Despite CMS's comprehensive cost findings, MedPAC’s selective data edits paint a distorted picture — risking the financial future of thousands of ambulance services Thu, 01 May 2025 18:30:16 GMT /billing-and-administration/medpac-stacks-the-deck-against-ambulance-services /health-wellness/insider-analysis-mental-health-focused-ems-alternative-saves-5m Naperville’s CART program showcases savings and patient-centered care, diverts hundreds from ED Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:52:08 GMT /health-wellness/insider-analysis-mental-health-focused-ems-alternative-saves-5m /EMS-grants/ebook-how-to-fund-community-paramedicine A guide to securing grants, building partnerships and sustaining MIH-CP programs Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:45:06 GMT /EMS-grants/ebook-how-to-fund-community-paramedicine /billing-and-administration/medpac-stacks-the-deck-against-ambulance-services Despite CMS's comprehensive cost findings, MedPAC’s selective data edits paint a distorted picture — risking the financial future of thousands of ambulance services Thu, 01 May 2025 18:30:16 GMT /billing-and-administration/medpac-stacks-the-deck-against-ambulance-services /9-11/its-a-shell-game-9-11-health-program-on-hold-despite-reversal-of-cuts-by-trump-administration Dr. John Howard has yet to be reinstated as head of the WTC Health Program, as many staff remain without jobs—“a shell game,” says FDNY Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Prezant Thu, 01 May 2025 13:46:40 GMT /9-11/its-a-shell-game-9-11-health-program-on-hold-despite-reversal-of-cuts-by-trump-administration /community-paramedicine/cut-to-grant-funding-hits-community-paramedicine-programs-across-maine Community paramedicine programs across Maine were dealt a major setback after federal grants were abruptly terminated, leaving departments without crucial funding to provide proactive care Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:05:23 GMT /community-paramedicine/cut-to-grant-funding-hits-community-paramedicine-programs-across-maine /legislation-funding/n-c-ems-workers-slam-proposed-legislation-urge-lawmaker-to-rethink-changes Dozens of frustrated EMS professionals confronted Rep. Mark Pless over legislation they say threatens local control and undermines certification standards Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:30:00 GMT /legislation-funding/n-c-ems-workers-slam-proposed-legislation-urge-lawmaker-to-rethink-changes /disaster-management/president-trump-appoints-new-members-to-fema-review-council The bipartisan FEMA Review Council, now co-chaired by Kristi Noem and Pete Hegseth, will lead efforts in reforming and streamlining the nation’s emergency response system Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:11:36 GMT /disaster-management/president-trump-appoints-new-members-to-fema-review-council /legislation-funding/w-va-officials-seek-funding-to-place-ems-fire-and-police-in-one-station Bluefield is moving forward with plans for a new centralized facility to house its fire, police and emergency medical services, aiming to improve response times across the city Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:56:40 GMT /legislation-funding/w-va-officials-seek-funding-to-place-ems-fire-and-police-in-one-station /fire-ems/ariz-fd-aims-to-cut-costs-amid-increasing-calls Mesa Fire and Medical is preparing to spend $162 million next year as it handles nearly 200 daily calls, with 84% tied to medical emergencies Sat, 26 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT /fire-ems/ariz-fd-aims-to-cut-costs-amid-increasing-calls /health-wellness/insider-analysis-mental-health-focused-ems-alternative-saves-5m Naperville’s CART program showcases savings and patient-centered care, diverts hundreds from ED Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:52:08 GMT /health-wellness/insider-analysis-mental-health-focused-ems-alternative-saves-5m /EMS-grants/ebook-how-to-fund-community-paramedicine A guide to securing grants, building partnerships and sustaining MIH-CP programs Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:45:06 GMT /EMS-grants/ebook-how-to-fund-community-paramedicine /hospital/pa-hospitals-begin-closing-amid-bankruptcy-proceedings Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital closed and stopped accepting patients on April 23, transferring patients to other facilities Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:18:53 GMT /hospital/pa-hospitals-begin-closing-amid-bankruptcy-proceedings /ems-management/mo-county-ambulance-district-invests-10m-to-boost-emergency-response-and-cardiac-care Backed by a voter-approved bond, St. Charles County Ambulance District is building its largest station and adding 70+ cardiac monitors to enhance EMS service Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:52:27 GMT /ems-management/mo-county-ambulance-district-invests-10m-to-boost-emergency-response-and-cardiac-care /advanced-life-support/fema-grant-helps-mich-fd-launch-paramedic-service With newly licensed paramedics, the Spring Lake Fire Department is one of only three departments in the county to offer ALS Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:41:35 GMT /advanced-life-support/fema-grant-helps-mich-fd-launch-paramedic-service /ems-management/all-the-ambulances-are-struggling-n-y-ems-providers-strain-to-fill-void-after-amr-exit After AMR pulled out of Cayuga County, local EMS crews have managed to keep up—but are battling the same mounting costs, staffing shortages and systemwide strain Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:21:01 GMT /ems-management/all-the-ambulances-are-struggling-n-y-ems-providers-strain-to-fill-void-after-amr-exit /legislation-funding/maine-fire-chiefs-call-for-funding-for-more-medics-additional-ambulance With Inland Hospital closing, Waterville's fire chief seeks funding to staff a third ambulance Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:54:35 GMT /legislation-funding/maine-fire-chiefs-call-for-funding-for-more-medics-additional-ambulance /telemedicine/rural-hospitals-patients-disconnected-as-federal-telehealth-promises-fall-short Despite federal efforts to expand broadband and boost rural healthcare, more than 200 counties still lack reliable internet and access to primary care and mental health providers Sat, 19 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT /telemedicine/rural-hospitals-patients-disconnected-as-federal-telehealth-promises-fall-short /ems-management/a-500-fee-and-a-60-drop-how-one-department-tackled-its-lift-assist-crisis The Decatur (Illinois) Fire Department’s new permanent lift assist fee for calls to skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes is resonating with responders around the country Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:31:18 GMT /ems-management/a-500-fee-and-a-60-drop-how-one-department-tackled-its-lift-assist-crisis /EMS-grants/to-plan-or-not-to-plan-with-grants-an-ounce-of-prevention-is-worth-a-pound-of-cure When it comes to grant funding, a well-developed plan can be key to securing the funds your organization needs Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:41:09 GMT /EMS-grants/to-plan-or-not-to-plan-with-grants-an-ounce-of-prevention-is-worth-a-pound-of-cure /billing-and-administration/n-y-ambulance-service-projects-3-8m-in-revenue-in-2025 Auburn City Ambulance is on track to exceed its $3.3 million budget marking continued growth for the city-run service launched in 2021 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:04:46 GMT /billing-and-administration/n-y-ambulance-service-projects-3-8m-in-revenue-in-2025 /legislation-funding/n-h-ambulances-surround-legislative-building-to-protest-reimbursement-bill Ambulance crews rallied outside the Legislative Office Building, warning that a House-backed insurance rate plan could cripple EMS services statewide Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:52:45 GMT /legislation-funding/n-h-ambulances-surround-legislative-building-to-protest-reimbursement-bill /mental-health/in-the-midst-of-a-quiet-crisis-states-move-to-strengthen-first-responder-mental-health-resources A wave of new bills throughout the country would establish peer networks, crisis hotlines and insurance coverage for trauma-related conditions like PTSD Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:14:46 GMT /mental-health/in-the-midst-of-a-quiet-crisis-states-move-to-strengthen-first-responder-mental-health-resources /legislation-funding/gadcs-ems-cost-data-in-2025-are-we-on-track Explore the latest Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System findings and what they mean for EMS funding, reimbursement rates, and advocacy in 2025 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:06:55 GMT /legislation-funding/gadcs-ems-cost-data-in-2025-are-we-on-track /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-cleveland-ems-runs-into-reality-no-staff-no-service Union pressures mayor as investment in equipment outpaces investment in people Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:21:06 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-cleveland-ems-runs-into-reality-no-staff-no-service /legislation-funding/okla-lawmakers-consider-bill-cutting-ambulance-reimbursement-rate A proposal to cut out-of-network ambulance reimbursement rates is drawing pushback from EMS leaders, who warn it could slash staffing and funding Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:47:17 GMT /legislation-funding/okla-lawmakers-consider-bill-cutting-ambulance-reimbursement-rate /legislation-funding/federal-funding-cuts-threaten-the-future-of-ky-community-paramedicine-program Lexington's Community Paramedicine Program responds to over 45,000 calls annually and has an annual budget of over $1.1 million Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:36:57 GMT /legislation-funding/federal-funding-cuts-threaten-the-future-of-ky-community-paramedicine-program /legislation-funding/n-d-legislators-pass-bill-to-help-failing-ambulance-services In response to growing ambulance service failures, Senate Bill 2033 aims to support struggling EMS providers through a 'distressed ambulance workgroup' Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT /legislation-funding/n-d-legislators-pass-bill-to-help-failing-ambulance-services /legislation-funding/ems-on-the-hill-why-advocacy-matters-now-more-than-ever Your pay, your role and your resources are on the line; here’s what EMS leaders are fighting for now Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:47:59 GMT /legislation-funding/ems-on-the-hill-why-advocacy-matters-now-more-than-ever /ems-grant-center/trump-administration-orders-a-freeze-on-all-federal-grants-loans Administration officials said the decision to halt grants and loans was necessary to ensure that spending complies with President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:34:47 GMT /ems-grant-center/trump-administration-orders-a-freeze-on-all-federal-grants-loans /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who President Donald Trump's executive order halts U.S. contributions to the World Health Organization and calls for reforms on transparency Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:53:29 GMT /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who /legislation-funding/what-do-trumps-executive-orders-tell-us-about-his-public-safety-agenda Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders, policy pronouncements and a temporary freeze on grants on their departments and communities Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:51:13 GMT /legislation-funding/what-do-trumps-executive-orders-tell-us-about-his-public-safety-agenda /legislation-funding/maine-fire-chiefs-call-for-funding-for-more-medics-additional-ambulance With Inland Hospital closing, Waterville's fire chief seeks funding to staff a third ambulance Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:54:35 GMT /legislation-funding/maine-fire-chiefs-call-for-funding-for-more-medics-additional-ambulance /legislation-funding/how-the-helper-act-could-put-homeownership-within-reach-for-first-responders The bill offers first-time homebuyer assistance with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance for qualified law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS providers Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:10:08 GMT /legislation-funding/how-the-helper-act-could-put-homeownership-within-reach-for-first-responders