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Thanks to EMSIntel.org, the American Ambulance Association and AIMHI are actively tracking and archiving local and national news reports related to EMS.

These reports are tagged and categorized by theme of the report.

Since January 2021, we have tagged 3,874 news reports, with 78.4% citing funding and staffing challenges, and 92.4% of the local and national news reports about EMS cite funding, staffing or response time challenges.

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News Items

Yakima considering $3M EMS levy, raising concerns about compounding tax hikes

Yakima considering $3M EMS levy, raising concerns about compounding tax hikes Thu, February 5, 2026 https://www.everettpost.com/state-news/yakima-considering-3m-ems-levy-raising-concerns-about-compounding-tax-hikes/ The Yakima City Council is considering another tax proposal to keep a local fire […]

February 11, 2026 | Matt Zavadsky | No Comments on Yakima considering $3M EMS levy, raising concerns about compounding tax hikes

EMTs push for reform amid insurance reimbursement crisis

Great example of grass roots advocacy using DATA to drive decisions… Common response from the Kentucky Association of Health Plans. And, an example of what information the profession should provide […]

February 11, 2026 | Matt Zavadsky | No Comments on EMTs push for reform amid insurance reimbursement crisis

CMS issues guidance on new provider tax limits to close Medicaid ‘loophole’

This final rule from CMS adopted last week may substantially change how Medicaid Provider Tax programs can be structured. Although “Ambulance” or “EMS” does not appear in the rule, ambulance agencies […]

February 11, 2026 | Matt Zavadsky | No Comments on CMS issues guidance on new provider tax limits to close Medicaid ‘loophole’

Post-Webinar Q&A: Year 1–4 CMS Ambulance Cost Report Now Available

Thank you for the great discussion and thoughtful questions that followed PWW|AG’s Ground Ambulance Data Collection Systems (GADCS) Webinar. After the session, our team reviewed the questions submitted and pulled […]

February 11, 2026 | Matt Zavadsky | No Comments on Post-Webinar Q&A: Year 1–4 CMS Ambulance Cost Report Now Available

REMSA Health: New EMS agreement in Washoe County emphasizes patient outcomes and public oversight

Congratulations to AIMHI member agency REMSA Health on this agreement. It epitomizes the mission and vision of AIMHI and High-Performance / High-Value EMS delivery! High-Performance systems like REMSA demonstrate that […]

January 26, 2026 | Matt Zavadsky

Nominations Open: AIMHI Excellence in EMS Integration Awards

The Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI) Excellence in EMS Integration Awards celebrates and promotes high-performance, high-value EMS, its partners, and leaders. Nomination Link: https://aimhi.mobi/award/nominations-open-aimhi-excellence-in-ems-integration-awards/ Excellence in EMS Integration […]

January 26, 2026 | Matt Zavadsky

NY: Kathy Hochul vetoes legislation aimed at helping EMS providers. Here’s why

Kathy Hochul vetoes legislation aimed at helping EMS providers. Here’s why Jillian McCarthy Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin Dec. 24, 2025 https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/public-safety/2025/12/23/first-new-york-state-bill-in-rescue-ems-package-vetoed-by-hochul/87897086007 Key Points: Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed a […]

January 8, 2026 | Matt Zavadsky

AIMHI Excellence in EMS Integration Awards

The Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI) Excellence in EMS Integration Awards celebrates and promotes high-performance, high-value EMS, its partners, and leaders. Nominations for the 2026 Awards will open […]

December 29, 2025 | Matt Zavadsky

Free AIMHI Webinar: Best Practices in High Performance Ambulance Fleet Management 1/21/26 @ 2p ET

Ambulance fleet management plays a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency, responder safety, and patient care reliability. High Performance/High Value agencies comprising the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI) […]

December 23, 2025 | Matt Zavadsky

EMSA earns perfect score among EMS providers in CAAS accreditation

EMSA earns perfect score among EMS providers in CAAS accreditation Terré Gables 12/4/25 https://kfor.com/news/local/emsa-earns-perfect-score-among-ems-providers-in-caas-accreditation/amp OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – EMSA officials are celebrating a rare distinction after landing a perfect score, […]

December 8, 2025 | Matt Zavadsky

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