Emergency Nurses Association Commends Reauthorization of Emergency Medical Services for Children Program
Federal program focused on improving emergency care for children and adolescents continues(September 22, 2014) As a vocal advocate for robust pediatric emergency care, the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) commends Congress for passing, and President Obama for signing into law, the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Reauthorization Act of 2014. The new law provides up to $20.2 million per year in funding for the EMSC program through 2019. The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support in the House of Representatives and Senate when it was voted on