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
EMS responses to psychiatric or behavioral emergencies are frequent, but violence, physical restraint and chemical restraint are rare
Two agencies share innovative ways to use data to improve performance, as well as measure and report the value EMS providers offer to their patients, agencies and communities
EMS benchmarks can help drive STEMI care improvements through data-driven improvements and hospital collaboration
Make information sharing a part of your mass casualty incident protocols, especially in incidents involving children or unknown illness
Our co-hosts discuss a recent article written by EMS1 columnist Catherine Counts
EMS leaders respond to Star Tribune report of administering ketamine to agitated, restrained patients in Minneapolis
Do your part to limit the spread of infectious disease and hospital-acquired infections by improving your hand hygiene practices
Employee turnover costs money and morale points, so how can organizations raise retention levels among workers?
Basic versus advanced EMS training and care continue to evolve