Still Time to Take Action and Support EMS!

EMS Advocacy Alert: Deadline Extended! Take a Moment and Support EMS and EMT’s by Contacting Your US House Rep to Support EMS Reimbursement

Friends, take a moment to send US House Representatives a message asking they urge CMS to reimburse ambulances, fire departments, EMS agencies for patients treated at home or in place & telehealth. This is an urgent EMS advocacy alert and the deadline is June 26th, 2020. EMS agencies only receive reimbursement from the Center for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) for their patients transported to a hospital. Many patients, especially during COVID, can appropriately receive medical care with EMT’s and Paramedics as well as utilizing telehealth at home. This helps decrease patient exposure to this and other diseases in the hospital and reserves the hospital resources for only the sickest patients that cannot stay home.

Its quick and easy with the NAEMT online legislative services. You don’t need to be a member or be an EMT to use this tool!

NAEMT has a campaign to have our House Representatives sign on to a ‘Dear Colleague’ letter asking CMS to allow for reimbursement for the patient interactions that do not result in the patient being transported to the hospital. The letter was originated by U.S. House Representatives Cindy Axne (D-IA), French Hill (R-AR), and John Larson (D-CT). Ask your representative to sign on and support this message.

Stay Up to Date on EMS Advocacy Issues

Fellow New Mexicans- If you are not already part of our NM EMS Advocacy group please join!

Want to support, but don’t live in New Mexico?

You can still join our groups for national campaigns. To find your local NAEMT Advocacy Coordinator visit the NAEMT Advocacy Pages.

We work to help Emergency Medical Services have a voice in government and advocate for their strength and success for our communities. Anyone and everyone is welcome! No need to be a first responder, just an interest in supporting first responders in our state and towns. 

Stay Up to Date on EMS Related Legislative Issues When They Happen with the Google Group!

Join the Google Group and mailing list to receive legislative action alerts. Most are as simple as entering info into a form and clicking send! Just that easy to let Capitol Hill hear your voice. No spam and we try not to overload you.

Join the Facebook Group to stay connected and share with your circles. You can also join the Emergency Services Outreach Monthly Newsletter for all things ESO. Thank you for your support!

Sincerely, 

Sean Haaverson, Paramedic

NAEMT NM EMS Advocacy Coordinator