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
Our perspective is not always shared by others, with little or no knowledge about we do
Community paramedicine is one sign that we are moving forward
Performing our job is difficult enough without the added fear of being assaulted
In the past few years we have seen obvious and blatantly poor judgment from folks when they post inappropriate photos, videos and commentary to the web
Old medical axiom: “You can’t find a fever unless you take a temperature”
You’d better get out your handkerchief: an old EMS tradition is fading fast
We’ve seen a range of things happen to our industry and agencies in the past 12 months
No disciplinary system can be discretionary if you hope to achieve consistency
In drug dependency testing, employers often offer diversion programs for its staff to go through