Advocates for EMS, of which NAEMT is a part, has published the Winter 2010 edition of its newsletter, Washington Update.

The publication features information on the new Field EMS legislation ((H.R. 6528) introduced on December 16, 2010, by Representatives Tim Walz (D-MN) and Sue Myrick (R-NC). The legislation is titled the Field EMS Quality, Innovation, and Cost-Effectiveness Improvement Act of 2010.

The issue also covers an Advocates meeting with the Health Resources and Services Administration, recent changes in reimbursement policies, and more. Read the issue here.