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
Dia Gainor, executive director of the National Association of State EMS Officials, envisions a future where responders will get real-time data on the best route to an incident, and smart cars will scan themselves for damages in a crash
If we can’t afford two providers in the back of every ambulance on every call, maybe it’s time for video surveillance in the event of patient care lawsuits
A shift in federal patient care guidelines toward the Quality Improvement method of review looks for performance deficits over multiple care scenarios
Whether you’re writing a report or being threatened by an angry crowd, these skills can help you persevere
The network is expected to provide better information on scene and the ability to provide electronic patient records to hospitals while in transit
if financial incentives cannot be aligned with the right thing to do for the patient, what has to give?
The concept of a college-level EMS text, with collegiate-level research and writing, was something of a challenge in the world of EMS texts written at a much lower level
EMS, fire and police came together for a conference on information sharing and collaboration to better keep responders and victims safe
Too often, leaders get caught up in leading the technical and operational aspects of change and don’t budget time and energy for leading the people