EMS Advocacy
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“On virtually every call we run, we have the ability to make someone feel that their existence is important and that their well-being matters, if only by the way we interact with them.”
Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
“If the day ever came when I could do this work and it didn’t bother me, that would be the day I needed to quit and find another job.”
Lawmakers see the bill as a way to address staffing shortfalls; employers would be able to verify EMS providers’ licenses
Chris and Angela Cebollero graduated with hard-earned degrees and a new bond
Celebrate the iPhone’s 15th anniversary by silencing notifications, stowing it out of reach and connecting with the real people in your life
“The EMS profession could withstand a weakened CoAEMSP far easier than it could a weakened NREMT accepted by fewer states”
EMS recognition and appreciation in the house of medicine
The film “Honorable But Broken: EMS in Crisis” sets out to explore the value of EMS, problems with the system and solutions in place
We need our legislators to enact laws that focus on the real issues of reimbursement, enabling ET3 and recognizing EMS as an essential service
Advocates want changes such as higher Medicaid payments, to keep a pandemic waiver on rig staffing, for personnel to be allowed to work across state lines
The association is also accepting nominations for ethics committee members and honorary members
From truly serious matters to silly moments, here’s a look at how providers observed the annual week that shines a light on their service
The events include the National EMS Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride
The event includes exhibits, music, speakers and talk about Dr. Frank Boston, a WWI veteran and the first African American man to start an ambulance corps
President of the Austin EMS Association, Capt. Selena Xie is always looking for ways to elevate the EMS impact on the community
The “Unmasking Our Heroes” exhibit and video share the stress and community support FDNY EMS personnel experienced in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic
In a statement, President Joe Biden declared May 15-21 as EMS Week, and highlighted the commitment and sacrifice of the nation’s providers
Rob Lawrence discusses legislative advocacy with the presidents of the Florida, California and Wisconsin EMS associations
Transitioning EMS mental health care from reactive to proactive
TikTok sensation Anna Muller shares how paramedics saved her life after she made a difficult 911 call
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This week’s photo honors the work of National EMS in Georgia, which recently celebrated 30 years of service with a perfect CAAS renewal score
The upcoming annual event will celebrate the dedication of EMS professionals
The new president and officers will serve a two-year term
EMS Gives Life says that potential donors can help Kelly Raymond — even without being an exact match
The inaugural Political Academy will take place during the 16th annual Pinnacle EMS Leadership Forum in July
How to take action to motivate payers to reimburse EMS for MIH
Openly acknowledge the bad calls, create space for people to be human and then get out of the way
Tom Putnam is known for his films “Burn” and “Marwencol”
Balancing “I say, you do” with empathy and stewardship
The conference, sponsored by Fitch & Associates, will be held at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Marco Island, Florida
