WEBINAR EMS Harm Reduction and SUD Treatment Hosted by NHTSA’s Office of EMS on March 22 at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT According to the National Harm Reduction […]

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The growing EMS economic crisis is a combination of expense increases for service delivery AND the reimbursement for services provided. One of the major factors in the revenue gap for EMS as […]

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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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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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Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. ET The First Responder Network Authority will be launching the next phase of the FirstNet network in partnership with its network contractor, AT&T. […]

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and Project ECHO have launched this program designed to create peer-to-peer learning […]

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January 17, 2024 – Irving, TX We didn’t need emergency warning devices to get where we were going – a motor vehicle crash without serious injuries. We tried to change […]

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The Prehospital Guidelines Consortium is collaborating with the National Registry of EMTs to continually identify current scientific literature to incorporate into certification activities. We seek input from the EMS community […]

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Updated Ground Ambulance Crash Safety Materials Available Comprehensive Analysis and Safety Recommendations for Ambulance Crashes Ground ambulance crashes remain one of the leading causes of death on the job among […]

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Press Release from the Prehospital Blood Transfusion Initiative Coalition PREHOSPITAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION INITIATIVE COALITION BEING FORMED Contact: Bill Skillman bskillman@veli.co 781 315 7537 In cities, towns and rural communities across […]

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Free E-book download from Relias. Creating a Trauma-Informed System of Care: Addressing Individuals, Professionals, and Organizations Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH Melissa Lewis-Stoner, MSW, LCSW-C

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View our Contracts! You Asked. We Listened. Bulk Buys are here! The 5.11 Stryke and Taclite EMS Pants are discounted nearly 40% off retail until July 14th! Built from the ground […]

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Access to Emergency Medical Services in Rural Communities: Policy Brief and Recommendations to the Secretary Provides an overview of issues related to the provision of emergency medical services (EMS) in […]

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From Prehospital Emergency Care Introduction Multiple national organizations and federal agencies have promoted the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based guidelines (EBGs) for prehospital care. Previous efforts have identified opportunities […]

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Written Friday, November 25, 2022 | By Ed Racht, MD Happy Friday, and happy Thanksgiving weekend. I hope by now your blood sugar is slowly but surely heading back to […]

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Savvik Buying Group Mickey Schulte 713-504-7737 mschulte@savvik.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2022 – Savvik Buying Group announces partnership with American Nitrile St. Cloud, Minnesota – Savvik Buying Group is […]

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Who is MME?   Master Medical Equipment specializes in sales and service of defibrillators, ventilators, infusion pumps and accessories for EMS and fire. They have the vision to be the industry […]

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Recognize Monkeypox In Prehospital Settings EMS and healthcare clinicians should know the signs of Monkeypox The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) is providing updates about the recently […]

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Draft Report on Infection Prevention and Control for the EMS/911 Workforce Released: Public Comment Requested From EMS.gov on April 12, 2022 The draft report for the technical brief on Infection Prevention and […]

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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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From NASEMSO on March 23, 2022 The NASEMSO Model EMS Clinical Guidelines project team is delighted to unveil Version 3 of the National Model EMS Clinical Guidelines. In completing Version 3, […]

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From HHS Office of Inspector General on March 15, 2022 Telehealth Was Critical for Providing Services to Medicare Beneficiaries During the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic 03-15-2022 | OEI-02-20-00520 […]

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Joint Statement on Lights & Siren Vehicle Operations on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Responses February 14, 2022 Douglas F. Kupas, Matt Zavadsky, Brooke Burton, Shawn Baird, Jeff J. Clawson, Chip […]

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Extended ambulance patient offload times (APOT), or “wall times,” at hospitals are causing long waits for 911 and interfacility patients and exacerbating the EMS workforce shortage. Ambulance services across the […]

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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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From HRSA’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy What’s New HRSA Rural Public Health Workforce Training Network Program – applications due March 18.  HRSA anticipates awards for more than 30 community-based […]

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From HHS/ASPR – Project ECHO COVID Clinical Rounds COVID-19 CLINICAL ROUNDS A Peer-to-Peer Virtual Community of Practice We Are Back! Thank you for your support in the HHS/ASPR – Project ECHO […]

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From EMS.gov on August 27, 2021 Developed by the NHTSA Office of EMS and HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, the template is intended to assist […]

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From CMS on August 25, 2021 Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released two new resources with information on Medicare beneficiaries on whose behalf at least one […]

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From EMS.gov Resources include guidance documents, links to the latest from the CDC, and information about vaccine safety and administration With cases of COVID-19 surging again across the country, EMS […]

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From EMS.Gov Monkeypox Resources for EMS Clinicians The arrival of an individual in the United States who was diagnosed with monkeypox, as well as the uptick in COVID-19 cases, are […]

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From the Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center September 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 Purpose This collaborative will develop individuals who are interested in improving the […]

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Thank you to Dr. John Russell of Cape County Private Ambulance for sharing this resource. Ready for Children Part II: Increasing Pediatric Care Coordination and Psychomotor Skills Evaluation in the […]

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Nationwide, EMS agencies regularly report that hospitals and other healthcare workers refuse to share patient information with them, citing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) concerns. Misconceptions about HIPAA […]

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FDA In Brief: FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorizations for Certain Respirators and Decontamination Systems as Access to N95s Increases Nationwide For Immediate Release: June 30, 2021 The following quote is […]

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New Guide Offers Body-Worn Camera Legal Considerations for EMS Agencies Although body-worn cameras aren’t yet widely used in EMS, interest is growing and organizations that have employed them have seen […]

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HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Peer to Peer Sharing : HHS ASPR, Project ECHO, and the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Centers (NETEC) […]

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New Resource: Telemedicine Framework for EMS and 911 Communities and organizations considering EMS and 911 telemedicine programs will find design concepts and considerations, suggestions for identifying community partners, checklists and […]

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From CMS on June 9, 2021 Biden Administration Continues Efforts to Increase Vaccinations by Bolstering Payments for At-Home COVID-19 Vaccinations for Medicare Beneficiaries As part of President Biden’s commitment to […]

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Quality of Handoffs from Emergency Medical Services to Emergency Department Providers Literature and study team experience indicate emergency medical services (EMS) to emergency department provider handoffs could be an opportunity […]

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Flipping OFF the Switch on HOT Emergency Medical Vehicle Responses! Free Webinar July 7 | 14:00–15:15 ET HOT (red light and siren) responses put EMS providers and the public at […]

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From HealthAffairs Worse Cardiac Arrest Outcomes During The COVID-19 Pandemic In Boston Can Be Attributed To Patient Reluctance To Seek Care Abstract Delays in seeking emergency care stemming from patient […]

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Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released our monthly update of data that provides a snapshot of the impact of COVID-19 on the Medicare population. The updated […]

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The Penn State College of Medicine is conducting a national study of social needs in EMS patients, particularly in regards to potential interventions for EMS super-utilizers (frequent flyers). The study consists […]

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On October 8, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a Fact Sheet setting forth the repayment terms for advances made under the Medicare Accelerated and Advance […]

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On August 25, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published an interim final rule with a comment period titled “Medicare and Medicaid Programs, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments […]

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CMS Clarify in Guidance that EMS Personnel Are Not Required To Be Tested under Skilled Nursing Facility Testing Interim Final Rule The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have […]

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that the first performance period for the Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3) Model will begin on January 1, 2021. […]

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released printable version of the ground ambulance data collection instrument and an expanded FAQ. Both updated documents address some of the […]

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AAA Communications Chair Rob Lawrence shared his insights about recent  EMS and fire association joint advocacy efforts in EMS1. Don’t miss the full article! Last week, the AAA were approached, […]

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On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).  As part of that Act, Congress allocated $100 billion to the […]

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On April 8, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will be delaying the start of the Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) Model until […]

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Thank you to the thousands of EMS and fire professionals who joined our social media campaign to encourage Amazon Business to admit mobile healthcare providers into their new COVID-19 Store. […]

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Looking for highlights from the new CMS IFR? See below for an infographic! (Members, read Kathy Lester, Esq.’s comprehensive summary.)

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) promulgated an interim final rule with comment period (IFC) entitled “Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.”  […]

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Demonstrate the value of EMS in the COVID-19 crisis! #EMS is on the very front lines of the #COVID19 epidemic. We provide on-demand #mobilehealthcare for the most vulnerable patient populations, 24/7. Help AAA showcase the […]

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Dear Fellow AAA Members, I write to you today during what we all recognize as an extraordinary time for EMS. As we collectively serve on the very front lines of […]

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Kudos to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) the development of this excellent COVID-19 data visualization.  

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First Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in the United States The New England Journal of Medicine has rapidly published a peer-reviewed paper on the Snohomish County WA ‘Patient 1’. This […]

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This guidance is written to offer American Ambulance Association members the situational background and a list of resources and websites with which to draw guidance and further updates on the […]

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By Eric van Doesburg, MP Cloud Technologies This sponsored post is not endorsed by the American Ambulance Association. It reflects the views of the author. Did you know that one […]

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HHS OIG Issues Advisory Opinion Permitting Community Paramedicine Program Designed to Limit Hospital Readmissions On March 6, 2019, the HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) posted OIG Advisory Opinion […]

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Your EMS Reputation Depends on Three Cs—Credentials, Courtesy, Community In EMS, your reputation is critical. Your character moves with you from provider to provider and from squad to squad; EMS […]

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When we think of trafficking, we generally think of drugs or weapons, not human beings. Yet the problem exists in numerous communities where EMS responders deliver care. Human trafficking is […]

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EMS has always been the forefront of medicine, delivering care to the sick and injured in various roles dating as far back as the Civil War. It has come a […]

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Emergency Strikes The year was 2001—seems like a distant memory. Expecting our first child, my wife and I were living in Modesto, California, thinking about cradles and nurseries. We were […]

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Metro West Ambulance’s Mobile Integrated Heath Program is a leader in the emerging world of community paramedicine and MIH.  The successes in our programs have been centered on the strong […]

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As a current mobile integrated health provider, we recognize the values of an MIH program which most importantly provides quality patient care to those in need, often in the comfort […]

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The Special Needs Tracking & Awareness Response System (STARS), was founded just over two years ago at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon’s Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. The team at […]

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The American Ambulance Association is pleased to announce that AAA members can now save significantly on Physio-Control products through the Savvik Buying Group. Through Savvik’s partnership with Vizient (formally Novation), the […]

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