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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Yesterday was a proud day for EMS! Thank you to Matt Zavadsky and Medstar Mobile Healthcare for developing this highlights clip from the recent House Ways & Means field hearing […]

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

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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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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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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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HHS Announces New Cybersecurity Performance Goals to Enhance Cybersecurity The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), announced on January […]

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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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AAA President Randy Strozyk will testify tomorrow, February 14, at 10:00 am (eastern) before the Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. The […]

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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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From the Journal of Emergency Medical Services on February 1, 2024 Why are females and individuals who identify as Black, indigenous and/or People of Color underrepresented in EMS? Knolan Rawlins, […]

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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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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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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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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 US Fire Administration (USFA) and Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) have announced the commencement of a national engagement period for the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) Draft Data Framework. This period will end on January […]

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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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Request for Proposal State EMS Policy Whitepaper Development & Strategic Consulting Services Overview and Objectives The American Ambulance Association (AAA) seeks proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide strategic services […]

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Maryam Boyd Paramedic Crew Chief Mecklenburg EMS Agency (Medic 911) Charlotte, NC Share on Facebook | X | Instagram | LinkedIn How did you come to be in EMS? I’ve […]

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Private Health Insurance: Roll out of Independent Dispute Resolution Process for Out-Of-Network Claims Has Been Challenging GAO-24-106335Published: Dec 12, 2023. Publicly Released: Dec 12, 2023.       Jump To […]

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Michele Bracken Training Officer Wendover Ambulance West Wendover, NV Share on: Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn How did you come to be in EMS? I had a good […]

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From Regulations.Gov NHTSA published a request for information on October 13, 2023, seeking comments from all sources (public, private, government, academic, professional, public interest groups, and other interested parties) on […]

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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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Randy Murry Director of Mississippi Operations Pafford Medical Services Clarksdale, MS Randy Murry is a 2023 EMSNext honoree. Share on: Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn How did you […]

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On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IEA) will host a webinar on healthcare sector cybersecurity from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.  HHS […]

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The next public meeting of the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) will be held virtually on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. ET.  Advanced registration is required.  To register […]

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Input Requested: EMS Education Agenda 2050 NHTSA plans community-lead revision of 1996 Education Agenda, tackling education to clinicians The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comment regarding the upcoming revision […]

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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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Preventing Workplace Violence: Security Awareness Considerations Infographic Publish Date November 16, 2023 RELATED TOPICS: PHYSICAL SECURITY, INSIDER THREAT MITIGATION, NON-CONFRONTATIONAL TECHNIQUES The Preventing Workplace Violence: Security Awareness Considerations Infographic is a new […]

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Federal Interagency Committee on EMS to Hold Virtual Meeting on December 6  Advanced public comment period open until Wednesday, November 29 The Federal Interagency Committee on EMS (FICEMS) was established […]

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Recorded November 2023 Outside the US Capitol during 2023 Stars of Life, Prodigy’s Rob Lawrence caught up with American Ambulance Association Immediate Past President Shawn Baird. Shawn shared next steps […]

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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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Take Part in Crash Responder Safety Week, November 13–17, 2023 Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) takes place November 13 –17, 2023. Emergency medical services (EMS) and other emergency responders provide care […]

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The winners of the 2023 AAA Board of Directors election are listed below. Each Director will serve a 3-year term beginning January 1, 2024.  Please join us in thanking all […]

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The National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) will host a hybrid meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, November 15-16, 2023, from 1:00 pm – 4:15 PM ET. Join us for national EMS program […]

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Highlighting Key Commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility With this reinforced dedication, FICEMS can better achieve and enhance the EMS mission for all persons. FICEMS’ newly released Diversity, Equity, […]

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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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In honor of Pedestrian Safety Month throughout October, the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary will host a webinar to highlight USDOT and National Roadway Safety Strategy Allies in […]

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Elissa Schilmeister Paramedic Westchester EMS Chappaqua, New York Share on: Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter | LinkedIn How did you come to be in EMS? I have always been interested […]

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Brett Zingarelli Lieutenant Saint Francis EMS Wilmington, Delaware Share on Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter / X How did you come to be in EMS? My grandfather passed […]

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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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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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Rosetta Scott, NREMT Emergency Medical Technician Saint Francis Hospital EMS Wilmington, Delaware Share on Facebook | Instagram| LinkedIn | X/Twitter How did you come to be in EMS? My father […]

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Jarlicia Islandriana Scott Paramedic Pafford Emergency Medical Services Clarksdale, MS Share on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn How did you come to be in EMS? I found myself […]

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Jameson Fernandez Emergency Medical Technician Cataldo Ambulance Somerville, Massachusetts Share this on Instagram | Facebook | X / Twitter | LinkedIn How did you come to be in EMS? The […]

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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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Celebrate EMS Excellence Nominations are Open Now for Vanguard & EMSNext Awards Vanguard and EMS Next honorees will be recognized at the American Ambulance Association Annual Conference & Trade Show, […]

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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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