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.
Communication applications, tech allow real-time feedback on critically ill patients; enable error-insulated hospital reporting
How Mehlville Fire Protection District used ET3 and community paramedicine to improve overall health and quality of life for the community
Engaging payers, the medical director, administrators and field providers was key to MedStar鈥檚 successful telehealth implementation
The Folds of Honor scholarships are awarded yearly to the spouse and/or dependents of a responder who has fallen or been catastrophically wounded
"[The city] had an overriding interest in preserving the public鈥檚 trust in Cleveland EMS鈥檚 capacity to serve the public,鈥� Appeals Judge Chad Readler wrote
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Med-Care EMS asked McAllen leaders to choose one of four subsidy options because of cost increases
Plainfield found out that a squad employee embezzled funds, and the chief had been responding to calls without a current state EMT certification
The state health department suspended the Walla Walla man鈥檚 paramedic license, making him ineligible for paid leave, a city spokesperson said
Fire Chief Tracy Thornton said the city could decide to grant some exemptions for the Decatur-Morgan Hospital Ambulance Service
Adams could eliminate retired EMS providers, firefighters, officers and others鈥� health insurance options except for Medicare Advantage
Lead sponsor Majority Leader Tom Takubo clarified that the measure only applies to specific situations
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The Gwinnett County contract includes gear such as power stretchers and chest compression tools
Four paramedics and four EMTs resigned from CARE Ambulance鈥檚 Fairfield location, forcing leaders to call in workers from other branches
The consideration comes as the city鈥檚 current provider, Falck, continues to fall far short of the staffing and response-time obligations in its contract
Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg said the pilot program will show whether the United Hatzalah product could address the lack of ambulance services in rural areas
Meadville Area Ambulance Service has cut costs for this year, and managers are working extra shifts
EMTs and others would be protected from civil and criminal liability while performing their duties with law enforcement
The agreement includes raises totaling 19% over three years
The call volume rise shows that people are struggling but are 鈥済etting connected to services and supports,鈥� a Health and Human Services spokeswoman said
Those hired will serve as station supervisors for Carroll County as part of a collaboration with volunteer leaders, said Director and Chief Michael Robinson Sr.
Floyd County officials have examined ways to improve fire and EMS services over the years, a topic that has been a point of contention among commissioners and council members
The funds will go towards a new Cherokee Nation EMS facility, as well as the expansion of the tribal government鈥檚 ambulance fleet
The National Crime Prevention Council sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, calling for an investigation into the social platform
The legislation also delays a 4% Medicare cut until 2025 and extends many telehealth reimbursement waivers and flexibilities
Of the allocated funds, $20M will go to the Heal the Hero Foundation, which offers tech-based mental health support, community education, research and training
Over $1.6 million will go toward Paramedic Alliance for Community Emergencies station upgrades
Dwindling resources, including fewer employees and declining revenues, continue to put a strain on Superior Ambulance, which serves 22 municipalities
Davenport leaders have decided to back a plan to bring nonprofit MEDIC under the county鈥檚 umbrella
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The 2% urban, 3% rural and 22.6% super rural additions for ground ambulance services are about to expire
Lockport鈥檚 council president called for an emergency meeting because of the number of mutual aid calls to VFDs last Thursday
鈥淗alf of Niagara County was left vulnerable鈥� when calls were dispatched to volunteer fire companies requesting assistance in the city
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