EMS Staffing White Paper Released by NAEMT
A collaborative of EMS organizations have produced national guidelines to aid EMS agencies in planning for responses and staffing needs.
Admin/Leadership
JEMS™ offers a range of articles focused on administration and leadership within the EMS field. These articles cover topics such as effective leadership strategies, the importance of mentorship in EMS, and decision-making for EMS managers.
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UT Proposal Would End Surprise Ambulance Billing
Utah lawmakers are considering a bill that would prohibit balance billing for ground ambulance services, following the lead of at least 18 other states.
Rising From St. Vincent’s Closure: Plans Emerge for $28M Crisis Center in Downtown Cleveland
A new chapter in healthcare is taking shape at the partially shuttered St. Vincent medical campus in downtown Cleveland.
UT Family Stunned By Surprise Ambulance Bill After Baby’s Hospital Visit
A Utah couple who thought their insurance would cover their 2-month-old's trip to the hospital were surprised to find themselves on the hook for an…
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No-Bid Ambulance Contract Riles Henry County (KY)
Henry County officials have approved a transition to a private EMS provider, leaving some residents and emergency responders with concerns.
Upstate NY Weighs New Ambulance; Will It Help or Hurt?
In a contentious public forum Tuesday night, Northstar Health Alliance proposed launching a new ambulance service to transport patients between medical facilities.
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Town of Ulster (NY) OKs $1.28M Ambulance Contract with Empress That Includes Town of Kingston
Ambulance coverage has been approved for the towns of Ulster and Kingston under a $1.28 million contract with Empress Ambulance Service.
For-Profit Medicine: PA Governor Seeks to Rid Health Care of Private Money
Ridding Pennsylvania's health care system of private investors is part of Gov. Josh Shapiro's new budget plan.
Fort Lauderdale (FL) Learns It Needs Voter Approval to Charge EMS Tax
A controversial plan to charge property owners across Fort Lauderdale a costly EMS tax is dead — for now anyway.
WI Couple Sues Walgreens and Optum Rx, Saying Son Died After $500 Price Rise for Asthma Meds
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging that their son died because he couldn't afford a sudden $500 spike…
Across the South, Rural Health Care Has Become ‘Trendy.’ Medicaid Expansion Has Not
South Carolina school leaders are attempting to address gaps in rural and underserved parts of a state where health outcomes routinely rank among the worst…
HIPAA and EMS: Navigating Information Sharing and Quality Improvement
For EMS providers, HIPAA requires that any medical information about their patients be protected.
Former Clark County (OH) EMS Leader Sentenced to 12 Months for Drug Thefts
The Pleasant Twp. Fire Department's former assistant chief of EMS operations was sentenced to 12 months in prison for two drug theft incidents.
Salt Lake City (UT) EMT Instructor Charged with Sexual Abuse of Students
A Salt Lake City Fire Department captain has been charged with sexually abusing two students in his capacity as EMT instructor at a local community…