Oregon House Bill 4053 Aims to Strengthen EMS Workforce
A new bill, House Bill 4053, is under consideration in Salem, Oregon, with the goal of strengthening the state's emergency medical services (EMS) workforce. The bill, supported by Mercy Flights and the Oregon State Ambulance Association, directs the Oregon Health Authority to develop programs focused on EMS workforce development and training. The initiative seeks to address the shortage of EMTs and paramedics by making it easier for out-of-state students to enter the field. The bill has garnered bipartisan support and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Health Care. 
