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
Implementing a medication administration cross check helped St. Charles County Ambulance District reduce dosing errors and win recognition for its Just Culture
Building and maintaining a qualified workforce remain the top concerns of EMS leaders and clinicians in 2019
Jay Fitch shares what to expect at this year’s leadership forum, from ET3 to practitioner health and safety, to the biggest controversies in EMS
Our co-hosts record live at the Initial Assessment Conference and discuss EMS education and leadership issues, as well as take questions from the audience
Establish a concrete but flexible mission and communicate the vision with EMS providers and the community to chart a course for success
EMS leaders triage improvement projects, remove roadblocks and celebrate well-executed projects
Focus on front-line operations, structured scalability and agency-specific enhancements
Find a mentor, start with what’s important and train like you fight to accelerate your EMS training and become an expert
Follow these five tips to captivate your audience, include easy-to-see visuals, follow the rule of sevens and avoid panel discussions that will put your audience to sleep