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2 ambulance company owners sentenced in $10.8M Medicare fraud
The case is one of the largest Medicare ambulance fraud cases ever prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice
1 killed, 4 injured after vehicle crashes into Atlanta ER
Ambulance services were temporarily diverted after officials say a woman in her 70s lost control of her vehicle and crashed through the…
Study: EMS calls dropped 26% nationally during pandemic
The University of Buffalo-led study also found that the proportion of EMS-attended deaths doubled around the same time period
Survivors of fatal collision reunite with rescuers 33 years later
Three women who survived the 1987 crash that killed one of their friends met with two dozen first responders to thank them…
2 Pa. EMS providers placed on leave for not wearing masks
An East Hills Ambulance official said the employees broke protocol by removing their masks while on duty
AMR Philadelphia paramedic, former FD captain dies from COVID-19
American Medical Response Philadelphia Paramedic William "Brad" Blackman worked in EMS for more than 35 years and is remembered as a "true…
5 considerations for purchasing stretcher attachments
Conduct a needs assessment to establish how accessories will be used to safe time and protect providers
Seattle FD explains ambulance retreat after 2nd fatal protest zone shooting
Officials said a vehicle carrying one of the victims was "driving eratically" with someone riding on top, leading the crew to perceive…
Freedom of speech: Social media and the public sector
Understanding the legal precedent behind free speech rights and how they apply to on and off-duty first responders
Flight paramedic dies from injuries after plane crash
Intermountain Healthcare Life Flight Paramedic Jason Sorenson died Monday night, four days after the crash of the small plane
How to buy infection control products (eBook)
Download this EMS1 infection control products buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
Houston EMS providers report long waits for patient handovers
Officials also said high call volumes due to COVID-19 are straining the city's EMS system