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Pa. EMS providers push back against proposal to curb ‘surprise’ medical bills
Opponents of the bill say it will lead to the "rapid demise" of EMS in the state as less money comes in…
All-female Orthodox Jewish paramedic group denied ambulance application
The Brooklyn group says they want to fill a "significant void" in EMS for Orthodox Jewish women in two borough neighborhoods
3 ways to enhance EMS situational awareness
Learn how providers can increase their visibility and awareness of approaching hazards in the field to identify potential risks
911 call went unanswered for almost 5 minutes, Milwaukee man says
The caller said a recording played over the phone as he tried to help a neighbor having a stroke
$4M lawsuit says 92-year-old died after EMS crew dropped her on sidewalk
The woman's family says she broke seven bones when EMS personnel allowed a stretcher to tip over
Lawsuit settled between 2 Texas county ambulance providers
Under an agreement, University of Texas Health East Texas EMS remains the Smith County’s main provider, while Christus EMS will operate on…
Police: Man stole ambulance with EMS provider sleeping in back
An ambulance was parked at a truck stop while a crewmember was napping in the back, when a man reportedly got behind…
(Webinar) Community Paramedicine 101: What every EMS personnel needs to know
Learn how communities across the country are leveraging community paramedicine and mobile integrated health for better patient care
EMS social work: A new approach to serving low-acuity patients
An EMS social worker describes how a new program in Texas is serving patients while decreasing 911 calls
Q&A: How to increase EMS retention with competitive pay and a scientific approach to hiring
Taney County Ambulance District Chief Darryl Coontz discusses the department’s approach to staffing and how they avoid retention issues
Student who lost parents envisions device to assist CPR breaths
Utah high school student Kennedy Hall, whose parents both died from heart attacks, has been nominated for a scholarship for her idea…
Here’s the solution to lift assists that are breaking your back
Don’t let a lift assist compromise your safety or even your career