New Resources Address Important EMS Issues The Latest Updates on Highway Safety Regulations, Rural EMS Education and Special Pathogens Updating the Highway Safety Improvement Program The Federal Highway Administration has […]

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Jonathon Feit eulogizes Mike Touchstone for making significant contributions to advance EMS and fire leadership. Mike Touchstone’s Joie de Vivre: Obituary to Everyone’s Friend, Mentor and Muse by Jonathon S. […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samantha Hilker Director of Strategic Initiatives shilker@ambulance.org American Ambulance Association Announces 2024 EMSNext Winners Washington D.C. – The American Ambulance Association (AAA) is proud to announce […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Samantha Hilker Director of Strategic Initiatives shilker@ambulance.org American Ambulance Association Announces 2024 Vanguard Award Winners Washington D.C. – The American Ambulance Association (AAA) is proud to […]

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From GoAEROprize.com Heroes who look past danger to help people in need, Heroes to step in to be the difference between triumph and tragedy, And Heroes who use their minds to […]

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On March 9, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the creation of the Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption (CHOPD) Program.  Under the CHOPD Program, CMS will make […]

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From the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on March 9 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is continuing to monitor and assess the impact that the cyberattack […]

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On February 21, 2024, UnitedHealth Group (UHG) disclosed that one of its subsidiaries was the victim of a ransomware attack.  According to UHG, the cyberattack was perpetrated against Change Healthcare, […]

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The Ambulance Open Door Forum has been rescheduled from March 14th to NEW DATE date, April 11th at the same time of 2:00pm-3:00pm ET. Thank you. Register Here Overview: The […]

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Dave and Kelly’s Inspiring Journey Meet Dave Raymond, a dedicated firefighter EMT, and his wife, Kelly, who has been on a courageous four-year quest to find a kidney donor. In […]

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From GoAEROprize.com Heroes who look past danger to help people in need, Heroes to step in to be the difference between triumph and tragedy, And Heroes who use their minds to […]

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new “Reporting for Rural and Super-Rural Organizations Tip Sheet” on February 16, 2024. This guide assists ground ambulance organizations in […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In the ever-evolving landscape of workforce management, Ninth Brain emerges as a pioneering force, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that prioritize cutting-edge technology, user-friendly features, and steadfast […]

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Dear Ground Ambulance Providers and Suppliers, Starting January 1, 2024, selected ground ambulance organizations in Year 3 and Year 4 are required to report cost, utilization, revenue, and other information to CMS. Organizations that […]

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Statement from Global Medical Response Air Evac Lifeteam is heartbroken to report that three crew members have perished in an incident that occurred on Saturday, January 20. At 11:23 pm […]

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Dear ground ambulance providers and suppliers, Starting January 1, 2024, selected ground ambulance organizations in Year 3 and Year 4 are required to report cost, utilization, revenue, and other information to CMS. Organizations that […]

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43 min PLAY   The road ahead: Resuscitating EMS through trend analysisEMS One-Stop Government Listen on Apple Podcasts  Collecting and communicating the big EMS news of 2023 The American Ambulance Association […]

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Hot off the press! The Department of Veteran’s Affairs has announced a one year delay of the VA Final Rule. This delay pushes implementation of the final rule to February […]

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Yesterday, November 15, Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) and Congressman Brad Finstad (R-MN) introduced the Preserve Access to Rapid Ambulance Emergency Medical Treatment (PARA-EMT) Act (H.R. 6433). H.R. 6433 is […]

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NAEMSP is deeply saddened by the news that E. Brooke Lerner, PhD, FAEMS has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Over the past two decades, Brooke has dedicated […]

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Congratulations to the board of the Mississippi Ambulance Alliance on the publication of their insightful op-ed in the Clarion Ledger. “Response Times” are the loudest complaint, both locally and around […]

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Thank you to American Ambulance Association Secretary @WayneJurecki for standing up for patients and #EMS providers. @NewsHour #SupportEMS #GAPBAC #AlwaysOpen #NotJustaRide https://t.co/L982QAYr3X @EMS1 @jemsconnect @UKROBL1 @AIMHI_MIH @EMSWorldOFCL — AmericanAmbulanceAsc (@amerambassoc) […]

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  Dear NAEMSP members,   The subspecialty of EMS continues to evolve every day. As a member of NAEMSP, I hope you feel a part of this continued evolution. Our […]

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Celebrating Ambulances this week @ NEMSM This week on Social we’re celebrating Ambulances We’re wanting to know what you think the most innovative change in ambulance design or care has […]

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Our hearts are broken for Maui residents and businesses impacted by this month’s unprecedented wildfires. Sadly, many EMS colleagues in the area have suffered total losses of their homes due to the […]

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Nominations Are Due January 1, 2024! Nominations are open for the second annual American Ambulance Association Vanguard Awards! The Vanguards honor those who blazed the trail for fellow women EMS […]

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Bigfork, Montana, May 17 – Binder Lift, a supplier of patient handling equipment and training for emergency care providers, recently became PHASE (Patient Handling and Safety Experts) in response to […]

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CAAHEP and CoAEMSP Plan to Launch Voluntary AEMT Accreditation January 1, 2025 To advance the recommendations of the 2019 National EMS Scope of Practice Model and the 2021 National EMS Education Standards, CAAHEP […]

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This appointment demonstrates its commitment to serving those in emergency services with the wellness resources they need, when they need them, free of charge Denver, Colorado, USA – All Clear […]

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The American Ambulance Association is partnering with Newton 360, an ambulance industry partner and Human Resource support firm, to conduct our fifth annual industry turnover study. Our intent is to […]

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The American Ambulance Association has submitted comments to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) in response to their request for input on crafting legislation to address […]

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From the National EMS Museum In October 2022, The National EMS Museum Board of Directors made a progressive and far-reaching decision to re-image the function and direction of the Museum […]

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Apply for this Grant! Shop TKK Cost Collection is coming. Is your organization prepared? Join the workshop and stay tuned for more! The Cost Collection workshops are coming to St. […]

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Driven to a Higher Standard       CAAS Announces Interim Administrator for Ground Vehicle Standard (GVS) For Immediate Release   GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS – February 2, 2023 – The Commission on Accreditation […]

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Press Release BROOKFIELD, WI – January 31, 2023 – The long-time ambulance manufacturing team of Mark Van Arnam and Randy Hanson have been selected to lead the REV Ambulance Group. Mark […]

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As we start the new year, US Ambulances for Ukraine continues to actively seek donated used ambulances from across the United States to send to Ukraine.  Since the full-scale invasion […]

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Every day, federal, state, and local law enforcement officers engage in exceptional acts of bravery while in the line of duty. Often, such acts place the officers involved at personal […]

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The AAA has sent a letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough asking him to delay the implementation of a final rule that would allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) […]

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On November 23, 2022, CMS posted the 2023 Ambulance Fee Schedule Public Use Files. These files contain the amounts that will be allowed by Medicare in the calendar year 2023 […]

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OSHA Publishes Resources to Assist Employers with Mental Health & Wellness The United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration has posted numerous resources and tools for employers […]

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On October 14, 2022, CMS issued Transmittal 11642 (Change Request 12948), which announced the Medicare Ambulance Inflation Factor (AIF) for the calendar year 2023. The AIF is calculated by measuring […]

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The Biden Administration has issued a list of expiring programs and items that they would like to see or have no objection to being, extended as part of the FY2023 […]

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CMS Prepares Providers and Suppliers for the End of the Public Health Emergency: CMS Issues Updates on the End of Emergency Waivers and Flexibilities Issued during the PHE By Kathy […]

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Message from AAA President Shawn Baird The paramedic and EMT shortage has become a top policy priority of the AAA as we pursue several short and long-term initiatives to address […]

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EEOC Issued New Guidance on Employer Mandatory COVID-19 Testing Policies On July 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance, What You Should Know About COVID-19 and […]

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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) like ambulances and hospitals are in crisis in rural America. EMS is not considered an essential service in the same way that fire and police departments […]

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Help Firefighter EMT Dave Find his wife Kelly a Kidney Help Firefighter EMT Dave Raymond find a Kidney for his wife Kelly Dave Raymond is asking you to help him save […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Rhonda Stitman  Phone: 888-364-9995 ext. 450   Email: Rhonda@ninthbrain.com  Website: www.ninthbrain.com    Women Lead the Charge at Booming Healthcare Software Company  Ninth Brain, a software company […]

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Please see the following statement from NHTSA announcing their newly named 911 Program Coordinator The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Emergency Medical Services announced today that Brian […]

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Help Firefighter EMT Dave Find his wife Kelly a Kidney Help Firefighter EMT Dave Raymond find a Kidney for his wife Kelly Dave Raymond is asking you to help him save […]

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OSF Healthcare System of Peoria, Illinois, is working to organize donations of medical supplies and retired ambulances for Ukraine. Most recently, they were able to send 350 pallets of cargo […]

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OSF Healthcare System of Peoria, Illinois, is working to organize donations of medical supplies and retired ambulances for Ukraine. Most recently, they were able to send 350 pallets of cargo […]

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The Brave of Heart Fund was founded in May 2020 by the Foundations of Cigna and New York Life and administered by E4E Relief. It was established to provide charitable […]

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HRSA eNews March 3, 2022 March 3, 2022 Administrator Carole Johnson on HRSA’s Commitment to President Biden’s National Mental Health Strategy In his State of the Union address, President Biden […]

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URGENT:  Fellow first responder Reid Cappel is in kidney failure and needs a kidney transplant.  A living donor is his best chance at survival.  For years, Reid Cappel has selflessly […]

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From FAIR Health in February 2022 “Currently, no federal law protects consumers against “surprise” bills from out-of-network ground ambulance providers. Some state and local governments regulate ground ambulance surprise billing […]

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The Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) is Adding to its Site Visitor Cadre! The CoAEMSP is increasing its site visitor cadre and […]

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URGENT:  Fellow first responder Reid Cappel is in kidney failure and needs a kidney transplant.  A living donor is his best chance at survival.  For years, Reid Cappel has selflessly […]

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URGENT:  Fellow first responder Reid Cappel is in kidney failure and needs a kidney transplant.  A living donor is his best chance at survival.  For years, Reid Cappel has selflessly […]

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From NHTSA on January 13, 2022 Long-time OEMS Staff member assumes leadership role The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that Gamunu Wijetunge, NRP, will assume the role […]

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From KDVR on January 3, 2022 DENVER (KDVR) — Denver Health paramedics are often first on the scene of an emergency. And when seconds matter, they make life or death […]

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Please see the below notice from FEMA on the extension of the Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) Program: “FEMA has been working with the General Services Administration to resolve interface […]

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) applications are open. The goal of the grant program is to assist fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical […]

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On Monday, November 29, 2021, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri – Eastern Division has issued a preliminary injunction staying the Centers for Medicare and […]

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From EMS1 The 2021 EMS Trend Report, produced in collaboration with Fitch & Associates and the National EMS Management Association, and sponsored by Pulsara, continues our effort to identify how […]

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has filed for publication in the Federal Register the Solicitation of Nominations Notice for the Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing (GAPB) Advisory […]

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