/legislation-funding Legislation and Funding en-US Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:38:41 GMT /legislation-funding/how-one-big-beautiful-bill-could-break-ems MedPAC, Medicaid cuts have EMS at a financial crossroads Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:38:41 GMT /legislation-funding/how-one-big-beautiful-bill-could-break-ems /EMS-grants/accessing-the-safe-streets-and-roads-for-all-ems-grant-program How EMS agencies can use Safe Streets and Roads for All grants to improve roadway safety and reduce crash fatalities. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:14:58 GMT /EMS-grants/accessing-the-safe-streets-and-roads-for-all-ems-grant-program /legislation-funding/fusion-medicine-meets-ems-inside-utahs-newest-care-approach Because “stay in your lane” was never in the job description Fri, 30 May 2025 17:08:25 GMT /legislation-funding/fusion-medicine-meets-ems-inside-utahs-newest-care-approach /legislation-funding/idaho-county-growth-stretches-ems-thin-as-first-responders-struggle-to-with-call-volume Funding gaps, rising costs and blocked attempts to exit urban renewal districts have left Ada County first responders struggling to meet response-time goals Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:15:00 GMT /legislation-funding/idaho-county-growth-stretches-ems-thin-as-first-responders-struggle-to-with-call-volume /legislation-funding/trump-says-fema-to-be-phased-out-after-2025-hurricane-season President Donald Trump said the federal government will begin shifting disaster funding and responsibilities to state governors after this hurricane season Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:45:32 GMT /legislation-funding/trump-says-fema-to-be-phased-out-after-2025-hurricane-season /legislation-funding/iowa-county-votes-to-make-ems-an-essential-service Supervisors approve EMS resolution, set stage for tax levy vote in November. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:20:35 GMT /legislation-funding/iowa-county-votes-to-make-ems-an-essential-service /community-paramedicine/idaho-paramedic-led-program-aims-to-ease-ems-strain-improve-mental-health-response Washington County’s new paramedic program aims to improve mental health crisis response and ease the strain on EMS and law enforcement. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:35:33 GMT /community-paramedicine/idaho-paramedic-led-program-aims-to-ease-ems-strain-improve-mental-health-response /legislation-funding/n-y-council-sets-aside-263k-for-fifth-ambulance-to-assist-ems-coverage The Kingston City Council has allocated $263,000 for a fifth ambulance to strengthen its EMS response and reduce the strain on existing units, pending state grant reimbursement. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:45:21 GMT /legislation-funding/n-y-council-sets-aside-263k-for-fifth-ambulance-to-assist-ems-coverage /legislation-funding/debate-has-maine-officials-delaying-funding-staffing-of-third-ambulance Waterville city councilors remain divided over funding a third ambulance, citing cost concerns and staffing strain Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:01:21 GMT /legislation-funding/debate-has-maine-officials-delaying-funding-staffing-of-third-ambulance /legislation-funding/public-safety-coalition-urges-senate-to-fund-next-generation-911-in-one-big-beautiful-bill-act APCO and others say omitting Next Gen 911 funding from President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill endangers public safety. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:38:55 GMT /legislation-funding/public-safety-coalition-urges-senate-to-fund-next-generation-911-in-one-big-beautiful-bill-act /legislation-funding/how-one-big-beautiful-bill-could-break-ems MedPAC, Medicaid cuts have EMS at a financial crossroads Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:38:41 GMT /legislation-funding/how-one-big-beautiful-bill-could-break-ems /EMS-grants/accessing-the-safe-streets-and-roads-for-all-ems-grant-program How EMS agencies can use Safe Streets and Roads for All grants to improve roadway safety and reduce crash fatalities. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:14:58 GMT /EMS-grants/accessing-the-safe-streets-and-roads-for-all-ems-grant-program /billing-and-administration/san-diego-approves-18-hike-in-ambulance-fees-over-3-years San Diego boosts ambulance transport rates for the fifth straight year, bringing them in line with county averages amid ongoing debate over public vs. private EMS delivery Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:25:30 GMT /billing-and-administration/san-diego-approves-18-hike-in-ambulance-fees-over-3-years /ems-management/mich-officials-residents-voice-opposition-to-exclusive-ambulance-contracts Grand Blanc Township explores EMS overhaul amid wait time concerns and contract issues Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:19:44 GMT /ems-management/mich-officials-residents-voice-opposition-to-exclusive-ambulance-contracts /legislation-funding/n-c-county-officials-cut-ems-funding-while-raising-property-tax-rate Wake County approved a $2.17B budget boosting school funding, prompting criticism over pitting public safety and affordable housing against education priorities Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:30:30 GMT /legislation-funding/n-c-county-officials-cut-ems-funding-while-raising-property-tax-rate /legislation-funding/baltimore-fd-boosts-ems-funding-in-proposed-362m-budget-as-ot-costs-climb The proposed budget eliminates the EMS special fund, shifts $75M to the general fund and allocates $5.2M from opioid settlement money for contracted EMS services Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:50:54 GMT /legislation-funding/baltimore-fd-boosts-ems-funding-in-proposed-362m-budget-as-ot-costs-climb /allergy-and-anaphylaxis/fla-mother-son-celebrate-passing-of-epipen-training-bill A new Florida bill will require schools to train staff and ensure EpiPen access during all student activities Sat, 31 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT /allergy-and-anaphylaxis/fla-mother-son-celebrate-passing-of-epipen-training-bill /legislation-funding/fusion-medicine-meets-ems-inside-utahs-newest-care-approach Because “stay in your lane” was never in the job description Fri, 30 May 2025 17:08:25 GMT /legislation-funding/fusion-medicine-meets-ems-inside-utahs-newest-care-approach /billing-and-administration/calif-fire-district-seeks-25-hike-in-ems-transport-rates Less than 18 months into a $30M contract, Sonoma County Fire District is pushing for a major ambulance rate increase, citing rising labor costs and payer mix challenge Thu, 29 May 2025 15:16:29 GMT /billing-and-administration/calif-fire-district-seeks-25-hike-in-ems-transport-rates /legislation-funding/meds-act-bill-aims-to-modernize-ems-by-addressing-medication-shortages-wall-time-delays The MEDS Act would fund essential supplies, study EMS workforce needs and formalize EMS in federal healthcare law Wed, 28 May 2025 15:07:40 GMT /legislation-funding/meds-act-bill-aims-to-modernize-ems-by-addressing-medication-shortages-wall-time-delays /ems-management/ems-squad-becomes-26th-ambulance-service-in-w-va-to-close-in-2-years Hillsboro EMS in Pocahontas County is closing permanently, citing high costs, regulatory challenges and a volunteer shortage Wed, 28 May 2025 15:06:46 GMT /ems-management/ems-squad-becomes-26th-ambulance-service-in-w-va-to-close-in-2-years /ems-management/a-long-time-coming-boston-aims-to-reduce-response-times-with-new-ems-station Boston officials broke ground on a $16M two-bay ambulance station on the South Boston waterfront to speed EMS response times as calls there have doubled. Wed, 28 May 2025 13:05:36 GMT /ems-management/a-long-time-coming-boston-aims-to-reduce-response-times-with-new-ems-station /vehicle-crashes/safe-streets-for-all-mvc-care-funding-in-action Why post-crash care matters: 42% of patients alive at EMS arrival die later Tue, 27 May 2025 15:10:48 GMT /vehicle-crashes/safe-streets-for-all-mvc-care-funding-in-action /legislation-funding/baltimore-overtime-costs-could-hit-150m-in-2025 One paramedic’s earnings in '24 topped $358K, highlighting concerns over sustainability Tue, 27 May 2025 14:48:06 GMT /legislation-funding/baltimore-overtime-costs-could-hit-150m-in-2025 /legislation-funding/los-angeles-county-begins-first-wave-of-medical-debt-relief The county begins erasing $183 million in medical debt, with plans to cancel up to $2 billion through its new relief program Tue, 27 May 2025 10:15:00 GMT /legislation-funding/los-angeles-county-begins-first-wave-of-medical-debt-relief /ems-advocacy/mont-students-class-project-spurs-push-to-make-ems-an-essential-service A resolution drafted by 17-year-old Kaylee Hampton calls for a statewide study of emergency medical services, aiming to assess future needs and explore funding options Sun, 25 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT /ems-advocacy/mont-students-class-project-spurs-push-to-make-ems-an-essential-service /patient-transportation/fla-officials-consider-allowing-ems-patients-to-choose-their-hospital Broward County commissioners have backed a proposal allowing non-critical ambulance patients to request transport to a preferred hospital within 10 miles Fri, 23 May 2025 13:46:16 GMT /patient-transportation/fla-officials-consider-allowing-ems-patients-to-choose-their-hospital /billing-and-administration/n-h-lawmakers-reach-temporary-ambulance-billing-deal Lawmakers reached a deal to end balance billing, adopting a temporary tiered rate structure that resolves a months-long dispute between the House and Senate Fri, 23 May 2025 12:56:48 GMT /billing-and-administration/n-h-lawmakers-reach-temporary-ambulance-billing-deal /legislation-funding/n-c-reps-controversial-ems-bills-on-certification-standards-fail-to-advance Controversial bills from Rep. Mark Pless failed to pass in chambers, bringing relief to emergency medical professionals who feared weakened standards Thu, 22 May 2025 15:52:30 GMT /legislation-funding/n-c-reps-controversial-ems-bills-on-certification-standards-fail-to-advance /ems-grant-center/trump-administration-orders-a-freeze-on-all-federal-grants-loans Administration officials said the decision to halt grants and loans was necessary to ensure that spending complies with President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:34:47 GMT /ems-grant-center/trump-administration-orders-a-freeze-on-all-federal-grants-loans /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who President Donald Trump's executive order halts U.S. contributions to the World Health Organization and calls for reforms on transparency Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:53:29 GMT /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who /legislation-funding/what-do-trumps-executive-orders-tell-us-about-his-public-safety-agenda Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders, policy pronouncements and a temporary freeze on grants on their departments and communities Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:51:13 GMT /legislation-funding/what-do-trumps-executive-orders-tell-us-about-his-public-safety-agenda /legislation-funding/ind-county-ems-receives-pay-increase-to-halt-staffing-shortage Cass County Council OKs $290K over 2 years for EMT and paramedic raises — $3.45 to $5.45 per hour — funded by EMS billing to retain staff amid shortage Mon, 19 May 2025 15:12:53 GMT /legislation-funding/ind-county-ems-receives-pay-increase-to-halt-staffing-shortage /legislation-funding/maine-fire-chiefs-call-for-funding-for-more-medics-additional-ambulance With Inland Hospital closing, Waterville's fire chief seeks funding to staff a third ambulance Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:54:35 GMT /legislation-funding/maine-fire-chiefs-call-for-funding-for-more-medics-additional-ambulance