American Medical Response
This directory features a comprehensive collection of articles on American Medical Response (AMR), focusing on its contributions to emergency medical services nationwide. Topics include AMR’s operational strategies, community partnerships, and best practices in patient care. Understanding the role of American Medical Response is essential for EMS professionals looking to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes. Additionally, explore our resources on national EMS providers, which are closely related to the scale and impact of AMR. Access these articles to stay informed about AMR’s initiatives and industry leadership.
Grant funded program aims to improve bystander CPR and cardiac arrest survival in Bozeman, Mont.
AMR follows collaborative process to identify treatments, assessments that make the most difference to patient health and satisfaction
GMR and AMR maintain a “no facial hair” policy for first responders, arguing the respirators providers must wear won’t fit correctly
The EMS providers rendered aid, according to the company, which said the incident is under review
The company said it will try to transfer employees to its emergency division
Boulder’s plan for lower acuity calls resembles those in several other states and is expected to reduce the city’s call volume by 8% to 10%
“We’re failing miserably,” said Miles Burmeister, chief of District 11, which has until Sept. 12 to submit a corrective action plan
The agency blames its contract violation on staffing shortages and long wait times at emergency departments
AMR providers started transporting mental health patients in 2016, and some say their increased contact with people having such crises puts them at increased risk
Syracuse members used ladders, ropes and pulleys to complete the rescue in about an hour; AMR transported the men
An American Medical Response and UBMD Emergency Medicine partnership is designed to get trauma doctors to scenes of high-severity incidents
The agreement also divides the county into four compliance zones with flex arrival time and county ownership of call data
“We’ve got to figure out new ways of delivering the services that are needed,” said Arlington Fire Chief Don Crowson
After a successful pilot program in DeKalb County, AMR becomes the largest group included in the CMS ET3 model
A long-awaited vote to decide whether the city will switch from American Medical Response to Falck is scheduled for Tuesday
The rejection of American Medical Response’s appeal clears the way for the city to move forward with its switch to Falck USA
American Medical Response Corning Paramedic Daryl Tombs, 52, was laid to rest Saturday after his death from the virus on Jan. 16
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker joined the graduation ceremony over Zoom to thank the new EMTs for joining the healthcare workforce
After seeing AMR members being mistreated by some people being tested, Carol Forward said she was impressed by their professionalism and inspired to thank them for their work
San Diego’s switch to Falck led to multiple protest filings from American Medical Response, which has been the city’s ambulance provider for the last 23 years
The conflict stems from a legal battle over $16 million in disputed payments
American Medical Response partnered with DeKalb County to roll out the 911 Nurse Navigation Program this month
The two new ambulances will be put into service in Topeka and Shawnee County, Kansas this month
Emergency Medical Services Authority filed a $16 million lawsuit against American Medical Response in September
Manchester Firefighter Craig Ferry celebrated his return to duty and thanked his rescuers at Manchester’s AMR headquarters Monday
Emergency Medical Services Authority claims American Medical Response has failed to return proceeds beyond the 10% cap set in their contract
A letter from AMR protesting the city’s plans to change ambulance services alleged a conflict of interest after AMR fired the chief’s son
The American Medical Response crew transported the snake, which is non-native to Hawaii and illegal to own, to the proper authorities
American Medical Response Philadelphia Paramedic William “Brad” Blackman worked in EMS for more than 35 years and is remembered as a “true hero”
EMTs will make home visits, collect samples and instruct participants in the study to test the effectiveness of a potential treatment for less serious COVID-19 cases
Police are searching for the driver of a pickup truck they say struck the AMR rig and fled the scene on foot
AMR Paramedic Meagan Herlihy and AMR EMT Kyle Short of Central New York received an EMS Week wedding after being deployed to the city
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