Greeting Everyone,
Yesterday, Gov Hochul signed some key legislation into law that impacts EMS going forward. The two laws that were signed are:
- Legislation S.8486-C/A.9102-C Relates to Medicaid Reimbursement for Treatment in Place and Transportation to Alternative Health Care Settings by Ground Ambulance Services (TIP and TAD)
- Legislation S.6226-A/A.5789-A Provides For Availability of Ambulance Services and Advanced Life Support First Response Services to Store and Distribute Blood and Initiate and Administer Blood Transfusions
While these have made it through the process, please make sure to keep an eye out for further communication. I am confident that the SEMSCO and Division of EMS will be working diligently to provide further guidance on these recent additions.
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-legislation-expand-health-care-access-new-yorkers