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.
This year鈥檚 grant program is focused on three activity areas: operations and safety, vehicle acquisition and regional projects
Upcoming changes to TPS and DACA programs could impact EMS professionals across the U.S.
Colorado鈥檚 community naloxone distribution program faces a financial shortfall as state funding dwindles, raising concerns for overdose prevention efforts
The House passed the Social Security Fairness Act to remove penalties on police and other public servants with separate pensions
Harford County鈥檚 NEXT GEN Responders Student Loan Relief is an incentive in fire, EMS recruitment and retention
Palmetto General Hospital is dealing with layoffs, service cuts and a lack of supplies
Panel shares the lessons learned from launching the Northwoods EMS District at the Wisconsin Towns Association Conference
How will Trump鈥檚 campaign promises impact EMS funding, call volume and service quality?
A report from the ride-share company reveals that drivers working 32 hours a week make around $13,500 more annually than first-year EMTs
Allegany County officials made offers to EMS personnel laid off this summer due to a $2M deficit
An Ohio State University study finds that a law meant to shield New Yorkers from out-of-network ambulance bills has led to higher prices
Increased expenses have led to revenue shortfalls in Floyd County
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
How to navigate the opioid funding landscape to secure resources for opioid abatement, reimbursement and remediation expenses
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
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