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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid extends flexibility in transport locations, paperwork
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services outlined requirements that have been waived to prioritize patient care during the COVID-19 national emergency
Dear Congress, now is the time to fix EMS
COVID-19 is overwhelming the already over-stressed and underfunded emergency medical services system. This is what EMS needs to survive the pandemic
Petition calls for first responder hazard pay during COVID-19 pandemic
A Change.org petition launched by a Kentucky EMT has received nearly 25,000 signatures over the last two weeks
IAFC president says fire and EMS ‘orphaned’ by Congress and Trump
Chief Gary Ludwig calls for action, saying federal aid for fire and EMS was largely overlooked in the CARES Act
3 Ohio public safety agencies no longer revealing number of personnel tested positive for COVID-19
The Columbus Divisions of Fire and Police and Franklin County Sheriff's Office said they made the decision after consulting with legal counsel
AMR deployed to New York metro area on FEMA request
Hundreds of AMR personnel and ambulances have been sent to the greater New York area, which has become the epicenter of the…
Detroit to get COVID-19 rapid-testing kits for first responders, healthcare workers
The city has entered into an agreement with Abbott Laboratories to receive 5,000 kits that can produce results within 15 minutes
Troubleshooting common capnography challenges: 3 tips for better results
Following these capnography hacks will help set your care apart
Report details communications breakdown in death of Fla. 10K runner
The fire department report said first responders scrambled to find the collapsed runner on a crowded bridge without adequate maps or information
First person: I am a COVID-19 positive paramedic
Paramedic, EMS educator shares his personal experience of COVID-19 symptoms, testing and illness
NHTSA Webinar Quick Take: What EMS needs to know about Crisis Standards of Care and COVID-19
With every state declaring some degree of state of emergency, the way EMS is delivered will change to suit the current situation
Treasury secretary says first responders could receive COVID-19 hazard pay
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said a fourth stimulus package could include hazard pay for those on the front lines of the…