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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With call volumes up 55%, Walla Walla shifts to local funding to add EMTs and paramedics
The EMS Leadership Academy highlights the urgent need to address funding, career pathways and wellness support
The Colorado Springs Fire Department said the Community Response Team could end in July after losing funding from a state grant
Some first responders take the unique experience of serving the public into the political arena
The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said increased call volume over the last 10 years has added to the wear on vehicles and stations
These are challenging times to be a first responder; your support is welcome and appreciated
Pella officials consider significant changes to EMS
The Town of Tonawanda and Twin City Ambulance are debating the information in a consultant鈥檚 review of operations and finances
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care
The financial gift will pay for new ambulances, EMTs and dispatchers for the Dartmouth Health Advance Response Team
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Jasper County Emergency Management Agency will use the grant money to help departments cover training costs
It is time for an honest conversation about response times, reimbursement and funding solutions for the future of EMS
Office of Rural Health found that services with six or fewer members are at high risk of unexpected service outage
Navigating the shift in financial responsibility and the impact rural EMS practices and policies
Ambulance services cannot afford to feed the billing department incomplete, inaccurate or misrepresented information
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed treat-in-place and whole blood bills, empowering EMS providers
Retired firefighters, EMS and police officers may reduce their taxable earnings by up to $3,000 for medical insurance premiums paid during a calendar year
Spouses of Southington first responders killed in the line of duty will receive relief on property and real estate taxes
North Kingsville鈥檚 mayor said expenditures increased to the point they were not able to make payroll
A pilot program begun in 2022 funds career training for high school students in three regions
Hurley officials are planning expenses for the creation of an ambulance service using fire department ambulances
With over 6,200 Nationally Registered EMS clinicians in New York, this decision is expected to boost those numbers as more pursue certification through the National Registry
Legislators are working on a bipartisan bill that would have local governments set the operating costs for EMS that insurers would pay
Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul signed bills regarding insurance and treat in place, and whole blood use by ground ambulances
Clinical, operational and legal solutions for high utilizers of the 911 system
First responders will have instant virtual access to emergency physicians, paramedics and nurses for guidance and support while en route to hospitals
Exeter Hospital said it will delay ending the ALS intercept program and paramedic layoffs
Legislation to increase benefits from $25,000 to $50,000 passes Senate committee
Property owners will pay an annual tax to pay for emergency medical services
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