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
From eclipsing natural disasters to devastating economic downturns, how will you get back up and running quickly?
RFPs and contracts for local ambulance services will require organizations to measure and report more than simply response time
EMS personnel and firefighters are attacked with increasing frequency, follow these steps to shift the survival odds in your favor
The widespread use of body-worn cameras by police is leading some paramedic chiefs to consider cameras for EMS personnel
Using hospital outcomes to evaluate field performance
The survival of fire-based EMS may rest upon delivering services before 911 is called; it’s a tough proposition, but a doable one
Is it occupational discrimination to exclude private EMS providers from LODD benefits?
True loyalty is pushing for improvement, rather than accepting substandard patient care from your peers and co-workers
Memphis is looking at data-driven backing for community paramedicine or even a public-shaming campaign to rein in costs