EMS Counts Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:07:00Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1115 EMS Counts Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1115

The EMS Counts Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1115, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve the collection and reporting of data related to emergency medical services (EMS) in order to better understand and address the needs of EMS providers and the communities they serve.

The EMS Counts Act of 2023 would require the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a national EMS data collection system. This system would collect information on a variety of factors, including the number of EMS providers, the types of services they provide, and the demographics of the populations they serve. This data would be used to identify trends and disparities in EMS care, as well as to inform policy decisions and resource allocation.

Additionally, the bill would require EMS providers to report certain data to the national system, such as response times, patient outcomes, and the use of specific treatments or interventions. This information would be used to evaluate the quality of EMS care and identify areas for improvement. Overall, the EMS Counts Act of 2023 aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of EMS services by ensuring that accurate and comprehensive data is collected and analyzed. By better understanding the needs of EMS providers and the communities they serve, policymakers can make more informed decisions to support and improve emergency medical services across the country.

Congressional Summary of S 1115

EMS Counts Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Labor to revise the broad description under the occupational series 33-2011 Firefighters of the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification System of the Bureau of Labor Statistics to include the following detailed occupations:

Firefighters;
Firefighter/EMTs;
Firefighter/Paramedics; and
Firefighters, All Other.

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Current Status of Bill S 1115

Bill S 1115 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1115 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023. Bill S 1115's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1115

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1115

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

- Census and government statistics

- Congressional oversight

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Fires

- First responders and emergency personnel

- Government information and archives

- Health personnel

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1115

EMS Counts Act of 2023

A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to revise the Standard Occupational Classification System to accurately count the number of emergency medical services practitioners in the United States.