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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) announced the recent distribution of more than $37.5 million in grant funding to over 2,500 fire departments and …
ICYMI: Pennsylvania Delivers $37.5M in Lifesaving Funding to Support Firefighters and First Responders Read More
PAOLI, PA — A new Paoli Fire Company Emergency Medical Services substation opened Feb. 3 at the Echo Lake senior living community in Malvern, reducing response times to both Echo …
Paoli Fire Company Opens New EMS Substation at Echo Lake Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Health (DOH) has opened grant applications aimed at inspiring high school students to consider careers in EMS. This initiative is critical in addressing the …
Empowering Future Lifesavers: Pennsylvania’s Initiative to Bolster EMS Workforce Read More
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Insurance recently levied penalties totaling $363,570 against Highmark after a lengthy investigation into improper reimbursement practices involving volunteer ambulance services. This action follows …
Highmark Hit with Major Penalties: What Went Wrong with Delaware Ambulance Claims? Read More
MALVERN, PA — New York City Fire Department (FDNY) EMS leaders are set to headline the keynote session at HMP Global’s 2024 EMS World Expo, focusing on the profound lessons …
FDNY EMS Leaders to Share 9/11 Insights at EMS World Expo Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Moyle v. United States, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reiterated hospitals’ legal responsibilities under …
HHS Reinforces Hospitals’ Duty to Provide Emergency Care, Launches Spanish EMTALA Complaint Form Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday significantly increasing state support for fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS). The bill, introduced by State Rep. …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Double Funding for Fire and EMS Services Read More
WEST READING, PA — Tower Health announced that its TowerDIRECT ambulances operating in the Reading and Phoenixville areas will become the first in Pennsylvania to carry blood products for transfusion …
Tower Health to Pioneer Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusions in Pennsylvania Read More
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA — In a pivotal meeting held on Thursday, February 29, 2024, Bound Tree Medical, a frontrunner in emergency preparedness supplies, led a comprehensive roundtable discussion with top local, …
Bound Tree Medical Spearheads Initiative to Bolster Emergency Medical Services Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an effort to fortify Pennsylvania’s healthcare system, the Shapiro Administration has launched a $1 million tuition assistance program aimed at recruiting and retaining Emergency Medical Services …
Shapiro Administration Dedicates $1M to Bolster Pennsylvania’s EMS Workforce Read More