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
Pinnacle program co-chair, Jay Fitch, recounts the highlights from this year’s leadership forum
Lawyer requests for medical records are not limited by HIPAA cost-based fees
Expert witness commentary on the recent Paramedics Plus litigation, in which the government alleged violations of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute
Use these actions to positively improve employee engagement and satisfaction by demonstrating value and appreciation
EMS should utilize a data-driven approach to value management that considers both quality and costs
Emphasizing the old-world values of Squad 51’s Johnny and Roy in today’s EMS
Toxic leaders in EMS destroy morale, initiative and progress; look for these signs in yourself and your department’s leadership
Our co-hosts answer an email from a listener asking for help in transitioning to a position of power from the fire truck
Make a strategy and pick the tactics for your agency to improve its 12-lead EKG use for patients with non-traumatic chest pain