ALSTON & BIRD LLP

Legislation and regulation impacting ground ambulance and emergency medical services including funding, reimbursement, training, workforce, and the implementation of the No Surprises Act. Pursue additional funding for emergency preparedness and response training for emergency medical service agencies including increased funding under the Rural EMS Grant Program. Seek equitable coverage for all paramedics and emergency medical technicians on workforce issues. Legislation to amend title XVIII to protect patient access to ground ambulance services under part B of the Medicare program through stabilized and increased reimbursement. The Preserve Access to Rapid Ambulance Medical Treatment Act (H.R.2220) and the PARA-EMT Act; H.R.2538, The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies (CARE) Act. Issues related to One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). Issues relating to an EMSS exemption to certain Medicaid policies, inclusion as a provider and supplier for supplemental funding.

Legislation and regulation impacting ground ambulance and emergency medical services including funding, reimbursement, training, workforce, and the implementation of the No Surprises Act. Pursue additional funding for emergency preparedness and response training for emergency medical service agencies including increased funding under the Rural EMS Grant Program. Seek equitable coverage for all paramedics and emergency medical technicians on workforce issues. Legislation to amend title XVIII to protect patient access to ground ambulance services under part B of the Medicare program. Issues related to One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). Issues relating to an EMSS exemption to certain Medicaid policies, inclusion as a provider and supplier for supplemental funding.