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
Being prepared ahead of time means EMS managers can proactively determine what the agency can live without — before they’re told what must go
The abrupt change in service has led to instability and uncertainty; if the system fails, so will the community’s trust
It will be a public relations nightmare if assertions that response times have gone prove to be true
Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson bring expert perspective to hot topics, clinical issues, operational and leadership lessons to EMS personnel and leaders to be safe and successful
In public service, there is no separation of professional and private lives when it comes to criminal charges
If the decision isn’t based on data that explains why another service is necessary, it can be detrimental to the existing service and patient care
It’s alarmingly simple for someone with criminal intent to get into the medical transportation business, which could lead more regulations and less reimbursement
The unexpected staff shortage caused the temporary suspension of four of the 22 units on the island of Oahu.
With no long-term plan and a lack of vision, the department has barely evolved since the 1970’s