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7 Iowa first responders, doctor, hospital sued by fiancé of man in vegetative state
The plaintiff alleges medical negligence in the treatment of the man, who has been in a vegetative state since a respiratory episode…
Multi-county stolen ambulance pursuit in Ohio ends with Texas man’s arrest
Multiple attempts to halt the rig using stop sticks were unsuccessful
2 Maine paramedics hurt in ambulance crash with pickup truck
Officials say the Med-Care ambulance transporting a patient rear-ended the pickup truck at a stop light
Navigating reimbursement in 2020
Learn how new regulatory guidance on effective compliance plans from the DOJ relate to risk assessment in EMS reimbursement with this Pinnacle…
Boston first responders to get 150K medical gowns through manufacturer partnership
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced a contract between the city and Sterlingwear of Boston to provide the gowns to ambulance services, fire…
How community paramedics are helping San Diego protect its homeless population from COVID-19
“Community paramedics hold a unique skill set to address the overlapping mental, medical and social conditions that homeless individuals may be presenting”
Texas ambulance company sues government over suspended Medicare payments
Acute Care Ambulance Services says it is at risk of closing after payments were suspended due to allegations of fraud
Police: 2 Texas EMS providers hurt in hit-and-run ambulance rollover
Police said the driver of the other vehicle ran a red light, hit the ambulance and then fled the scene on foot
The benefits of online EMS education
EMS professionals have more opportunities than ever for synchronous and asynchronous online education for refresher and recertification education
First responders rally for proposed Ga. mental health recovery center
Some living in the area where the Valor Station is planned to be built have strongly opposed having the substance abuse and…
NY governor: 9/11 light display not canceled, health officials to supervise
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced crews setting up the Tribute in Light will be supervised by health officials following a previous announcement that…
Trump signs first responders COVID-19 benefits bill into law
The law extends death benefits to public safety officers who die as a result of COVID-19