Discussions regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs proposed rule (RIN 2900-AP89 Change in Rates VA Pays for Special Modes of Transportation) and related legislation; VA Emergency Transportation Access Act (HR. 5530, S. 2757).
Issues related to FAA Reauthorization legislation, specifically the application of the Airline Deregulation Act to emergency air ambulance services. REACH Air Medical Services exemption request to have the ability to provide hoist rescue operations.
Issues related to the implementation and rulemaking of the No Surprises Act.
Medicare reimbursement policy for air and ground ambulance services; Intergovernmental Transfers (IGTs)/State Plan Amendments related to Medicaid reimbursement. H.R. 2232/S. 1643, Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025; New York Medicaid State Plan Amendment on Treat in Place.
Education and informational meetings about GMR's role in emergency disaster response (no specific bills).