Welch, Sanders and Balint Introduce Bill to Support EMS Providers in Rural Vermont
November 08, 2023
November 08, 2023
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
On November 8, Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced the Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-scene Care and Support (EMS ROCS) Act. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) introduced companion legislation in the House.
Currently, Medicare does not reimburse Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers unless the patient is transported to a hospital. . . .
On November 8, Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced the Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-scene Care and Support (EMS ROCS) Act. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) introduced companion legislation in the House.
Currently, Medicare does not reimburse Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers unless the patient is transported to a hospital. . . .