WASHINGTON — AIMHI President Rob Lawrence honored Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO), chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, with the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI) 2025 Legislator of the Year Award.
Rep. Smith and his team have been strong champions for EMS, spearheading key legislation such as the Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene and Support Act and the Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services Act, AIMHI stated in a press release.
His committee also held a field hearing at an EMS facility, dedicating three hours to testimony on EMS operations and reimbursement challenges.
Ari Kirsh, a key staffer instrumental in advancing EMS-focused legislation, accepted the award on Smith’s behalf. Kirsh also recently attended a full webinar on the Ground Ambulance Data Collection System (GADCS) report, reflecting the team’s continued engagement with EMS policy issues.
