HHS encourages EMS data integration to combat opioid crisis
The CMS reminded state Medicaid directors that existing funding sources can be used to better integrate information systems
Pa. EMS treats more than 100 for heat-related illnesses at concert
Washington County EMS called the crisis a “mass casualty incident,” and 27 concert-goers were transported to the hospital
NTSB eyes engine failure in Chicago medical helicopter crash
The three crew members on board were injured in the July 7 crash, as the helicopter landed upright along Interstate 57
Former paramedic arrested for stealing fentanyl
Jason Howard confessed to police he took the drugs and has been charged with felony drug possession and misdemeanor theft
40 of Dallas' ambulances without functioning A/C
The higher than normal air conditioner failure rate is a “real challenge for both patient and first responder”
EMTs help disabled pilot visit former airport
Two EMTs volunteered to help a former patient visit the airport where he was a pilot before suffering an aneurysm