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Medstar CEO elected as American Ambulance Association regional director

With over 35 years in EMS and two decades leading Medstar, Miller will advocate for Midwest providers on safety, patient-centered care, workforce development and system improvement

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Medstar CEO Kolby Miller.

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By Mitch Hotts
The Macomb Daily

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Medstar CEO Kolby Miller has been elected as a Region III director of the American Ambulance Association.

In his role with the association, Miller will represent and advocate for EMS providers and agencies across the Midwest, officials said in a news release.

Miller brings more than 35 years of EMS experience, including over 20 years leading Clinton Township-based Medstar, to the director’s role.

According to the release, he has led the growth of the organization, focusing on improving patient care while expanding and enhancing the careers of EMS providers. He is an advocate for safe, patient-centered EMS care, and expanded patient and provider safety systems.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the patients, communities, and facilities that entrust their care to Medstar, as well as the incredible women and men who provide the care and service every day,” Miller said of the selection.

Miller has been active with Michigan’s EMS professionals and agencies, including two terms as president of the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services (MAAS). He currently represents

MAAS on the Michigan Emergency Medical Services Steering Committee, where he serves as chair of the safety committee, and also is a survey team leader with the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS.)

Locally, Kolby has been involved in establishing community CPR and AED programs, as well as an initiative to equip EMS providers with whole blood for shock patients.

Based in Rosslyn, Va., the 46-year-old American Ambulance Association ( AAA ) is a trade association for the EMS industry.

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