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
Presenters from the NHTSA office of EMS discuss military medic to civilian EMS, development of evidence-based EMS guidelines, and ground ambulance crash data
The national project will create a meaningful process to measure EMS systems and improve performance across systems
In this issue: Page, Wolfberg & Wirth cautions leaders to set the tone for their workplace; EMS Strong 2015 advocacy campaign launched
Firefighter Patrick Cullum discusses the pain and lessons from an incident that killed Chief Kenneth Lehr and his desire to honor his mentor and friend
EMS providers use hands-on dissection to learn and practice emergency ventilation and hemorrhage control procedures
Connecticut EMS director, Ray Barishansky, shares the realities and pitfalls of leadership and supervision in EMS
PWW attorney Doug Wolfberg led a full-day EMS leadership training at Wisconsin EMS Association Working Together conference
EMS chief reflects on changes during 37-year-career and the support he receives from his wife and children
EMS Strong is about reminding our colleagues that we are a respected part of the health care community, which will lead to more integrated, patient-centered care