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Managing Offload Delays Is a Multi-National Issue
EMS crews are being held hostage in emergency departments, said one speaker from this year's Pinnacle Conference. Find out how he suggests EMS can free itself from EDs.
Law Firms Court EMS Whistleblowers
Healthcare reform has provided new avenues to recoup billions of tax dollars lost to fraud and abuse in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and law firms are actively looking for informants within EMS.
Ambulance Billing & Reimbursement Update
A new way of calculating the Ambulance Inflation Factor (AIF) that changes Medicare fee schedules will mean that Medicare reimbursement will, on average, be at least 1% less than expected each year from now on.
Ambulance Companies Change Hands
Recently several U.S. ambulance companies have moved to private equity firms.
Drug ‘Shortage’ Led Supply Practice Evaluation
A shortage of D50 that made Oklahoma’s EMSA take a hard look at its supply practices could help your service.
A Schedule Staff Can Live With
Read about an EMS schedule that results in fewer hours or fewer days worked than traditional ones.
White Paper Addresses Creation of a Lead Federal Agency for EMS
A white paper released by the IAEMSC and EMSLA would designate DHS as the federal lead for EMS.
Union Claims Ambulance ‘Fogging’ System Poisoned N.J. Crews
One N.J. agency has been ordered to a single, stop-use order for Zimek’s micro-mist product.
Takin’ It to the N.Y. Streets
Find out about Fire Department New York's Organ Preservation Unit, which began responding to specific 9-1-1 calls to boost kidney donations.
NFPA Draft Presents Potential Challenges & Costs
There’s debate in the EMS community with regard to federal design standards for ambulances.
Product Connect
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Stair-PRO (Model 6252)
Stair-PRO is scientifically proven to reduce the risk of operator injury. The operator position, adjustability of handles, angle of the track and the built-in descent control made Stair-PRO the safest chair in its product category.
Featured Careers & Jobs in EMS
Articles
Day 4: Where in the World (of EMS) is A.J.?
A.J. explores a compact CT scanner and point-of-care-laboratory and telemedicine system... More >
Videos- Culture of Safety Draft Document
- Video: Demanding Safety
- Video: Factors of Risk
- Video: Integrated EMS
- Rural Example of Community Medicine
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EMS Airway Clinic
Innovation & Progress
Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.
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60 Hospitalized After Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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EMT Student, Pediatrician Save Hit & Run Victim in New Jersey
EMT student helped accident victim while awaiting emergency responders.
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Georgia Teen Seeks EMT Who Helped Save Her 13 Years Ago
Teen wants to thank hero EMT after 13 years.
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Exodus of Paramedics Cause D.C. Staffing Concerns
53 have left since Kenneth Ellerbe became chief in 2011.
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Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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Photos from RETTmobil: Ambulances on the Show Floor
A.J. Heightman takes you on a tour of the RETTmobil show floor.
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Photos from RETTMobil: German Boxer
Photos of the German Boxer armored ambulance on display at RETTmobil.
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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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