As AI tools move quickly from concept to deployment, EMS leaders face practical questions about value, risk and readiness. This series provides clear, applied guidance for chiefs, directors and agency leaders on how to evaluate and implement AI to support clinical care, reduce documentation burden, improve decision-making, streamline operations and simplify workforce management.
From NEMSAC fallout to WHO recognition, Kupas unpacks the moments that defined his presidency — and previews how the annual meeting will push EMS forward
SPOTLIGHT ON AI
From suspended Medicare funding to unchecked artificial intelligence, unpacking the issues threatening the system
LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Here’s a breakdown of what an integrity interview is and what type of questions you can expect
The ability to hire DACA recipients as first responders varies state by state and department by department
Our co-hosts debate who has ultimate responsibility for clinical care, education and quality improvement
HHS, CDC commit opioid funding grant money to public health based models for combating the crisis
Recommendations to reduce lights and ambulance siren use to less than 50 percent of responses and 5 percent of transports presented during EMS Focus webinar
Our co-hosts discuss the skills and knowledge you need to have to position yourself for the next step
Initiative aims to save lives, reduce illegal and prescription drug misuse, improve overdose and early interventions to treatment and recovery through education
EMS leaders must promote a culture that values professionalism and excellence, regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation or religion
The memorable calls from a patient perspective identify the disparity in what EMS providers think is a job well done, and what patients think