EMS

Major Shift in Beaumont: EMS Workers Granted Civil Service Status Following Judge’s Decision

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Beaumont, Texas – A Texas judge recently ruled that emergency medical services (EMS) workers in Beaumont must be considered civil service employees, potentially impacting their job security and benefits. This decision, issued last week, inserts a new layer of protection and formal recognition for the city’s EMS personnel. Historically, EMS workers, including paramedics and emergency medical technicians, have not been included under the civil service classification, which generally covers firefighters and police officers. The reclassification means that EMS workers will now enjoy similar job security and benefits as other emergency service workers. The ruling emerged … Read more

Governor Hochul Signs Groundbreaking EMS Legislation to Enhance Patient Care and Expand Treatment Options in New York

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Albany, NY – In a significant move to enhance emergency medical services and patient care, Governor Kathy Hochul has enacted new legislation aimed at improving reimbursement models for EMS providers and expanding their service capabilities. The new laws, signed this week, focus on broadening the scope of health care services deliverable on-site by EMS teams and at non-hospital facilities. Under the new legislation, EMS professionals can now be compensated for treatments administered at the scene, rather than transporting every patient to a hospital emergency room. Furthermore, this reform also includes provisions for reimbursement when patients … Read more