Leadership/Management

Acadian isn't alone in its inability to find workers. EMTs and paramedics were in high demand prior to the pandemic, but since then the demands have only escalated.
Personnel Shortages Prompt New Outreach by Acadian
April 05, 2021
The Louisiana-based service has partnered with the NAACP to offer EMT training scholarships.
First responders need healthier ways to cope with the stress of their jobs. Therapy dogs can be one.
Therapy Dogs for Mental Health
Jessica Ross, MHS, NRP, and Elizabeth Tait, PhD, April 01, 2021
With EMS stress and suicide risks high, they can be part of the solution.
The scorecard's best practices are divided into four key areas.
Diversity in EMS: A Tool to Measure Inclusion
John Erich, March 29, 2021
Impact4Health's scorecard can help healthcare organizations identify and mitigate biases that may influence care.
Katherine Johnson's thoughts on learning are well applicable to EMS leaders.
Leadership Inspiration From Outside EMS
Barry Bachenheimer, EdD, FF/EMT, March 27, 2021
These famous leaders’ wisdom applies to the emergency medical services as well.
CMS suspended payments to Rural/Metro in 2016 after investigators found the company may have been engaging in fraud.
Central Fla. Ambulance Co. Settles With Medicare for $650,000
March 25, 2021
Investigators say Rural/Metro submitted claims for services that weren't necessary and didn't meet reimbursement requirements.
PWW will help guide CAA members on Medicare regulations that affect ambulance organizations.
CAA Names Page, Wolfberg & Wirth Medicare Consultant
March 19, 2021
PWW will help guide members on Medicare regulations that affect ambulance organizations.
This year's EMS On the Hill Day will be held virtually from April 13–15.
Register Now for EMS On the Hill Day
March 19, 2021
This year's big lobbying event will be held virtually from April 13–15.
Digitech Adds Legal Experts to Compliance Team
Digitech Adds Legal Experts to Compliance Team
March 16, 2021
EMS billing provider appoints Krina Merchant as corporate counsel and Amanda Stark as risk manager.
Lawmakers in Topeka will consider a bill to provide workers comp coverage for post-traumatic stress to firefighters, law enforcement, and paramedics.
Kansas Bill Would Cover Responders' Post-Traumatic Stress
March 16, 2021
It's one of a few states that still don't extend workers comp to such injuries.
As awareness of the risks of ambulance transport grows, progressive departments and manufacturers are taking proactive steps to help protect their patients and crews.
The Road to Safer Transports
March 15, 2021
The back of a moving ambulance remains a dangerous place to make your living. But as awareness of the risks grows, progressive departments and manufacturers are taking proactive steps to help protect…
The American Relief Plan Act will let CMS reimburse EMS and ambulance services for treatment in place.
Pending Reimbursement, AAA Seeks Info on Treatment in Place Programs
March 12, 2021
Help CMS understand the scope of services provided during the pandemic when it was prohibited.
Now is the time to review your current treatment protocols to ensure that they allow for treatment in place during the pandemic and update them accordingly if they do not.
Relief Act Will Let CMS Pay for Treatment in Place During COVID
March 12, 2021
Here's what agencies will need to do to be eligible.
The department defended Frischling and disputed the charge in a Tuesday Facebook post.
Conn. FD PIO Arrested for Posting Victim Photos
March 12, 2021
He allegedly posted images of crash victims without their permission on sites including Facebook.
Editors’ Expressions: Let Us Tell Your Story
Editors’ Expressions: Let Us Tell Your Story
Jonathan Bassett, MA, NREMT, March 10, 2021
EMS World is on the lookout for exemplary providers, agencies and products for our industry leading awards programs.
U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne is one of three sponsors of a new bill that would reimburse EMS for treatment in place.
House Bill Would Pay for EMS Treatment in Place
March 09, 2021
The bipartisan legislation would provide a long-sought reimbursement change for emergency services.
The deal makes its EMTs and paramedics among the highest paid in Western New York.
New York Agency, IAEP Announce New EMS Labor Deal
March 05, 2021
The deal makes its EMTs and paramedics among the highest paid in Western New York.
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