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
Despite CMS’s comprehensive cost findings, MedPAC’s selective data edits paint a distorted picture — risking the financial future of thousands of ambulance services
Drs. Christine Carico and Matt Levy reveal why lifesaving blood transfusions remain rare in EMS care — and what needs to change to save more lives
Rapid decision-making and risk assessment skills make EMS professionals a perfect fit for high-paying safety leadership roles
If you’re tired of a toxic culture, this episode lays out a blueprint for EMS agency growth
The Decatur (Illinois) Fire Department’s new permanent lift assist fee for calls to skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes is resonating with responders around the country
What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies?
5 practical ways to align chaplaincy with organizational culture and expectations — and why it matters
How one county agency is saving lives with prehospital transfusions
Louisiana EMS leaders share how they kept crews safe, comfortable and ready to respond to the historic New Orleans snow