HHS encourages EMS data integration to combat opioid crisis
July 17, 2018
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
July 17, 2018
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
July 17, 2018
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
July 17, 2018
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
July 17, 2018
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
July 16, 2018
Two EMTs volunteered to help a former patient visit the airport where he was a pilot before suffering an aneurysm
Lawsuit: Police urged paramedics to sedate Minnesota man
July 16, 2018
John Powell, 48, said he suffered breathing problems and needed emergency care after police allegedly asked paramedics to inject him with ketamine
Ky. county EMTs forced into 36-hour shifts due to understaffing
July 16, 2018
EMS Director Mike Phillips noted that there are safety concerns with employees working 24 to 36 consecutive hours
Man shot on highway flags down passing ambulance
July 16, 2018
A man who said he was shot while driving on a Massachusetts highway flagged down a passing ambulance for treatment
Ariz. first responders named in wrongful death lawsuit
July 16, 2018
The lawsuit names Pima County, Rural/Metro Fire Department and an individual deputy and paramedic as defendants