EMS Advocacy
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From billing to bedside, a no-pitch panel of EMS leaders debated what’s next for AI in EMS — and who decides
Robots aren’t taking your job (yet), but they may be writing your PCR
Why the termination of NEMSAC is a giant loss to EMS
It’s time to add the story of this cutting-edge program to EMS education curriculums everywhere
What we can expect, from inspiring keynote speakers, to leaders on the issues impacting the industry and COVID-19 safety measures
EMS officials testified before state legislative committees saying medics are going underpaid and the system is at risk of collapse
The way EMS cared for our communities in 2020 eased the burden on our healthcare system – a huge step toward the maturity of our profession
It’s time for EMS to take the lead in making sure our healthcare partners know who we are
From the symbolic to the scrumptious, individuals around the country celebrated the annual celebration week in a variety of unique ways
An EMS Week thank you to the dreamers and disrupters who have and will continue to improve our profession
Develop clear parameters with these roles for mentors, mentees and managers
“The events of the last year has made us all realize just how valuable EMS providers are and how we are truly people that care and are there in that time of need” the Northeast regional director of AMR said
“The Vitals: True EMS Stories” tells the stories of EMS providers serving their community through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic
The parade of ambulances traveled from UMass Medical Science Park to the Boston MedFlight hanger for the awards ceremony on Tuesday afternoon
The poster, which will be displayed on digital kiosks throughout the city, features two EMTs and one paramedic
President Joe Biden’s proclamation highlights the dedication and resiliency of EMS providers through the COVID-19 pandemic
Yolanda Johnson spent 10 years on an ambulance before facing new challenges as an EMS instructor
How many tragedies in public safety are assigned a proximate cause, when the real problem lying in wait is a grossly fatigued employee?
Firefighters shared emotional testimony to the state legislature about their struggles with traumatic calls
The waiver is retroactive to March 1, 2020 and allows for reimbursement when patients aren’t transported due to community-wide COVID-19 protocols
Linking field providers to organization vision by involving field supervisors in decision making and administrative training
Every day is a good day to understand the impact of climate change, reduce our emissions and self-treat our stress with a dose of nature
Influence growth where you are able, while defining your own success
Colfax Fire Department EMT Lorien Smith, crowned “Mrs. Colfax,” will promote her “Hope and Heartbeats” platform at the Mrs. Washington pageant
Ask your senators and representative to make Treatment in Place permanent, increase SIREN Act funding, count every EMS provider and extend Medicare add-ons
If passed, the legislation would extend the 2% urban, 3% rural and the super rural bonus payment for five years
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) shared three takeaways from his night with Hennepin EMS paramedics
Listen as author Jennifer Murphy recounts her time on the streets of New York City during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it inspired her recent book
The bill aims to improve the collection of data regarding first responders, especially firefighters and EMS personnel
A Connecticut paramedic and South Dakota EMT were recognized for working with lawmakers on issues affecting EMS
This year’s campaign will recognize the dedication and crucial role of EMS providers in their communities
Heather Schafer joined the National Volunteer Fire Council in 1993 and had served as executive director and CEO since 1994
The 7-minute survey will provide feedback for CMS regarding waivers during the COVID-19 emergency
