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• Virginia Beach EMS will limit use of lights, sirens on responses outside of Priority 1 classification
  ‘Tip of the Hat’ to Chief Jason Stroud and the team at Virginia Beach EMS on implementing an evidence-based process change for EMS responses, limiting the use of lights and […]
  November 4, 2025 | Matt Zavadsky | No Comments on Virginia Beach EMS will limit use of lights, sirens on responses outside of Priority 1 classification

• Lake County MIH Program Achieves 85% Reduction in ER Visits During First Year
  Kudos to the  Northern Lake County Mobile Integrated Healthcare Partners, a coalition of Fire Protection Districts in Northern Illinois, spearheaded by Erick Christensen of the Wauconda Fire Protection District for […]
  November 4, 2025 | Matt Zavadsky | No Comments on Lake County MIH Program Achieves 85% Reduction in ER Visits During First Year

• Wake County (NC) ambulances to silence sirens, turn off lights for most 911 calls
  Another well-respected EMS system flipping of the RLS switch for most EMS responses. This is a growing national trend, using evidence-based research to tailor responses based on medical director approved, quality […]
  October 28, 2025 | Matt Zavadsky | No Comments on Wake County (NC) ambulances to silence sirens, turn off lights for most 911 calls

• 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐇𝐓𝐏 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬
  Special thanks to EMS1 for sharing this information as the RHTP grant deadline approaches.———–𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐇𝐓𝐏 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬How EMS agencies can work with states to obtain Rural Health Transformation […]
  October 17, 2025 | Matt Zavadsky

• Sterling Heights launches first-of-its-kind EMS program to improve emergency response times
  It’s encouraging to see more communities transforming their EMS delivery systems using evidence-based research. While the concept of triaging 911 EMS requests based on effective emergency medical dispatch (EMD) processes, […]
  October 9, 2025 | Matt Zavadsky

• Ambulance triage is a ‘game-changer’ – paramedic
  We often look to EMS systems ‘across the pond’ for innovations. This one seems to make a lot of sense! We just need an economic model that supports NOT sending an […]
  September 26, 2025 | Matt Zavadsky | 1 Comment on Ambulance triage is a ‘game-changer’ – paramedic

• How Health Systems Are Turning Living Rooms Into Hospital Rooms
  This recent article (excerpted below for length) explains that the Hospital At Home model is an innovation that seems to be demonstrating value for America’s healthcare system. Under the CMS […]
  September 26, 2025 | Matt Zavadsky

• More hospitals to face high readmission penalties in fiscal 2026
  Readmission prevention continues to be a valuable offering by EMS-Based MIH programs. This recent news may spur even more interest, especially considering the likelihood of additional financial pressures on hospitals […]
  September 26, 2025 | Matt Zavadsky

• (NC) County launches new paramedic dispatch program
  This is an example of the types of EMS delivery transformations that communities are considering to enhance clinical proficiency, improve operational effectiveness, and increase fiscal efficiency in EMS delivery. The […]
  September 26, 2025 | Matt Zavadsky

• The true cost of a 911 call: Breaking down EMS economics
  With shifting legislation and rising costs, EMS leaders must master the art of financial transparency.    This article in EMS1 explores the financial dynamics of ambulance services, including revenue models, […]
  July 25, 2025 | 125060pwpadmin