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The Economics of EMS
Matt Zavadsky from the Page, Wolfberg, and Wirth Advisory Group discusses EMS economics and Medicare data collection in the podcast.
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Ground EMS Blood Transfusion Programs Surpass 400 Agencies Nationwide
The Prehospital Blood Transfusion Coalition celebrates over 400 911 ground emergency medical services nationwide carrying blood products to address severe bleeding.
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OneDose® and EPR Fireworks Announce New Integration
The first Fire and EMS records management system to incorporate medication verification data (eMACC) captured at the time of administration. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., June 22, 2026 — OneDose, a leader in clinical decision support and protocol management technology for EMS, and EPR Fireworks, provider of an all-in-one Fire and EMS records management platform, today announced an
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Somerset (MD) Chiefs Want EMS Staff Allowed to Assist on Volunteer Fire Calls
Somerset County fire chiefs are asking county officials to let county EMS workers help on volunteer fire calls.
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How Perception Gaps Limit Innovation in Prehospital Medicine
Prehospital medicine is evolving, with paramedics now using advanced techniques like ultrasound. Medical directors face challenges in adapting oversight to modern practices.
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Rethinking Extrication
Dr. Tim Nutbeam, a consultant in Plymouth, UK, outlines evidence from the EXIT research program that should change vehicle entrapment management practices.
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Credentialing EMS Students for Career Readiness
An EMS instructor comments on measuring student success and curriculum effectiveness, aiming to prepare candidates for career readiness.
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Leveraging a State Board of Health for Pilot Programs
State regulations limit emergency medical services’ ability to implement mobile integrated healthcare and community paramedicine, ask for approval from the state board of health.
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Pressors and Prayers: Avoiding a Greek Tragedy at 40,000 Feet
A mission to transport a post-cardiac catheterization patient from Greece required extensive planning and coordination for patient safety.
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Heat-Related Deaths Major Concern During OK Summers
Oklahoma recorded the eighth-highest heat-related deaths in the U.S. from 2022 to 2025, totaling 41.2 deaths.
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Anguished Parents. Doctors in Tears. UT’s Long Measles Outbreak Takes a Toll
Health officials in Utah say a growing measles outbreak fueled by declining vaccination rates has forced them to abandon containment efforts and focus on mitigating the spread of the disease.
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CO Wildland Medics Prepare for Deployment With Fire Crews
Wildland paramedics and EMTs in Colorado are training to support fire crews in remote areas during wildfire season, providing immediate medical care for firefighters.
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Paramedics in North TX Want to Carry Blood. Who’s Going to Pay for It?
Plano Fire-Rescue requested a city ordinance change to bill for blood used in emergency transfusions, costing $35,000 annually. The City Council approved the request, with the program debuting this summer.
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TCAD Paramedics Launches Southwest Missouri’s First Ambulance Blood Program
TCAD Paramedics launched a prehospital blood program in Hollister, Missouri, partnering with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks to administer blood products before hospital arrival.
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Woman Killed in OH Turnpike Crash; Three Children Injured
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that left a Lorain woman dead and three children injured Friday on the Ohio Turnpike.
Tractor-Trailer Crosses Center Divider in CA, Killing One and Injuring 30
A big rig crossed the center divider on the 210 Freeway in Irwindale on Saturday morning, killing one and injuring 30, authorities said.
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Jul 17
Critical Care: Not Just Transfers
This class will review common education and technology within the transfer environment and its utilization in 911.
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Pediatric Prehospital Care: It’s Not Always Child’s Play
Watch now! | Serious prehospital emergencies in infants and children are relatively uncommon compared to adults, and they often present with subtle signs that must be recognized in order to prevent deterioration.
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Medical Considerations for Technical Rescue
Watch now! | This class focuses on kinematics of trauma, rescue techniques, treatment priorities, and special considerations to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
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We Treat Adults This Way…Why Not Kids?
Watch now | This session is designed for EMS providers, educators, and medical directors seeking a practical and clinically grounded understanding of pediatric CPAP in prehospital care.
