Administration And Leadership

Feds Make Sweeping Changes to HIPAA Privacy & Security Rules

The recent changes in the HIPAA privacy and security rules will require EMS agencies to step up compliance efforts, particularly in the areas of training and electronic security.

Posted Saturday, February 23, 2013

How EMS Agencies Can Benefit from Healthcare Reform

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Triple Aim focuses on three dimensions: the health of a defined population, the experience of an individual and the reduction in per-capita healthcare cost. This article takes a look at EMS organizations making strides in each area.

Posted Saturday, February 23, 2013

Drowning in Information … Starved for Knowledge

ZOLL introduces a revolutionary reporting system & pledges to safely share patient data across devices in an effort to give physicians critical real-time information.

Posted Friday, February 22, 2013

EMS Drug Shortages Discussion Gets Intense at 'Eagle Creek' in Dallas

EMS Medical Directors discuss the impact of drug shortages and tightening drug inventory control.

Posted Thursday, February 21, 2013

Oklahoma Leads the Way in Evidence-Based EMS

EMS leaders in Oklahoma came together to create a comprehensive set of EMS protocols based on the latest research.

Posted Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Ferno 2020 Vision Series Asks Visionaries What the Future Holds

The 2020 Vision program, sponsored by Ferno, asks visionaries in the industry to look into the future of EMS and come up with the steps that would be required to turn it into reality.

Posted Wednesday, February 20, 2013

How to Reduce the Risk of Personnel Narcotics Theft

Every EMS agency is vulnerable to narcotics theft by personnel. Gary Ludwig discusses steps agencies can take to limit the chances of such theft occurring.

Posted Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Is Coding of Penetrating & Blunt Trauma Arrest Patients Warranted?

Corey Slovis, MD, FACP, FACEP, FAAEM, tells colleagues he feels a position paper is warranted to reduce or stop the unnecessary resuscitation of selected, severely traumatized patients.

Posted Wednesday, February 20, 2013