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Senate Public Health backs interim study on statewide emergency medical services
Summary
Senate Joint Resolution 13, an interim study of Montana’s EMS planning, coordination and funding, passed out of the Senate Public Health Committee after proponents described rural EMS resources under strain.
Senator John Fuller introduced Senate Joint Resolution 13, a resolution to create an interim study of statewide emergency medical services planning, coordination and funding with a focus on equitability across Montana.
"Over 80% of rural volunteer fire department responses are for medical reasons," Senator Fuller said, stressing the importance of evaluating reimbursement, training and licensure to sustain rural EMS coverage.
Proponents included Carter Marsh…
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