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.
EMS grant guru Corey Carlson breaks down the nationwide opioid settlements and how emergency service providers can benefit
Becoming a paramedic is the highest level of prehospital care and requires much more advanced training than becoming an EMT
“Time” magazine-featured paramedic Alanna Badgley reflects on the fear, fatigue and fight to get recognition and support for EMS during the pandemic and how that fight continues today
EMS providers and lawmakers warn that Gov. Lamont’s proposed Medicaid reimbursement cuts could force agencies to reduce staff, scale back services, or shut down stations
A new reorganization plan signals Kennedy’s effort to assert more control over federal public health agencies while reducing the autonomy of the NIH, FDA, and CDC
Muskogee County voters approved a temporary sales tax to fund a new free ambulance service for residents, even if patients need transport outside the county
With fires now just 4% of incidents, San Jose has shifted toward fees for EMS through Prop 26, which enabled cost recovery for medical care and transport
Easton EMS Chief Jon Arnold said that the renovation will be the first time in over 75 years that the department has had something that specifically designed for EMS
The bill offers first-time homebuyer assistance with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance for qualified law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS providers
After a warning of grant funding delays, the UBMD EMS Program Agency has closed its doors, ending administrative support for local emergency medical services
National fire and EMS groups wrote a letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr. stating that cuts to firefighter safety programs could have long-term consequences for first responder health
The critical care medics bill is seen as a way to deal with a nursing shortage
The Decatur City Council permanently approved a $500 lift assist fee for assisted-living facilities and nursing homes after a one-year trial
The Senate and Assembly proposed full funding for Upstate Medical’s overcrowded ED, surpassing Gov. Hochul’s $200M offer
Officials in Wapello County are exploring options to make EMS an essential service, requiring a voter-approved levy, as discussions continue on sustainable emergency medical solutions
The Lewes Fire Department has warned that without more funding, it will be forced to dissolve EMS in 2025, citing rising emergency calls, staffing costs and financial deficits
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other U.S. fire service leaders urge reaching out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
A new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will help EMS agencies access more federal funding to cover the costs of providing emergency medical transportation for Medicaid patients
Delaware County fire and EMS providers will receive funding as part of a $37 million grant program supporting emergency services across the state
Volunteer firefighters began providing regular EMS care in small towns like Colona when ambulance tax funding fell short and volunteer numbers dwindled
As federal funding uncertainties loom, the Congressional Fire Services Institute emphasizes the need for first responders to follow legislative developments
State EMS Director Joe Schmider on how Texas’ data-driven plan brought in 10,915 new providers
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley have introduced a bill aimed at expanding mental health support for police officers, firefighters and EMTs
The Chase County EMS ambulance was built with attention to suspension and noise reduction
FEMA told grant recipients they must provide additional details on fund distribution and use, with processing times extended up to 30 days
A unified effort among EMS agencies, hospitals and aviation units ensures faster, lifesaving treatment
Last month the White House paused federal funding to align with Trump’s agenda, disputing the court’s authority to intervene
Air medical services will return to Williston, nearly two years after the city lost its provider, through a new public-private partnership to improve emergency transport
The fund supports 137,000 people affected by toxic exposure from the attacks at the World Trade Center, as well as the plane crashes in Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon
