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.
Vague definitions and enforcement challenges raise concerns about how a new law will function in real-world emergencies, leaving providers to navigate gray areas under pressure
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13 chiefs wrote to Gov. Maura Healy to keep EMS from collapsing following the closing of Nashoba Valley Medical Center
A proposed tax in Muskogee County could fund several public safety facilities, projects and services
The Grand Chute Fire Department will no longer be using Gold Cross Ambulance and instead handle EMS in-house
A survey of Chippewa County EMS agencies finds that more than half believe they will have trouble with staffing, call volume and transport times next year
“By reducing the stigma surrounding suicide and expanding support for at-risk veterans and first responders, New York is leading the way,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said
Residents admonished Atkinson officials after cutting that would hire full-time employees for the fire department
10 lawmakers sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, pressing her to include money for Upstate University Hospital in the upcoming state budget
An Elite EMS crew is stationed at the Sharon Regional Medical Center for walk-ins following the hospital’s closure due to bankruptcy
The Portage Fire Department launched its own service with 21 new hires and three new ambulances
Opportunities for OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard to improve EMS safety
Grant funding and a donation will allow the Plaistow Fire Department to begin a pilot paramedic intercept program
Millions of first responders and other public employees would soon see a boost in their monthly payments after Congress repealed decades-old reductions
A review of Ross Valley Paramedic Authority finances seen as very positive as jurisdictions look at cost-sharing burdens
The HEARTS Act creates a grant program for schools to train students, staff and sports volunteers as well as purchase AEDs
Lonaconing officials are urging residents to ask the county why the ambulance service is not staffed 24/7
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program through 2040 was eliminated in the stopgap bill to fund the federal government
Officials in Lockport reached a deal with the firefighters’ union to increase pay for EMTs, Critical Care workers and paramedics
Magoffin County Judge-Executive Matt Wireman addressed concerns over longer response times as the county works on solutions
The bill would repeal two policies that reduce or restrict Social Security benefits for retired first responders and other public employees
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
Virginia Beach officials look at EMS billing as operational costs double and fundraising declines
Effingham first responders and city council members met to discuss needs following a spending survey of residents
Caldwell County officials agreed to spend approximately $88K for the ambulance box as part of a focus on more hands-on training
Several ambulance associations argued that the rule posed a threat to the financial viability of ambulance services, particularly in rural areas
Kingston officials are reviewing rates from Empress Emergency Medical Service and the town of Ulster
Corte Madera and Larkspur officials decided to stay with the Ross Valley Paramedic Authority after conducting a financial assessment
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