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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 3,954 news reports, with 77.9% citing funding and staffing challenges, and 92.0% of the local and national news reports about EMS cite funding, staffing or response time challenges.

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News Items

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

The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’: What EMS leaders must know now

From shrinking Medicaid rolls to rural hospital closures, the 870-page “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) could shake EMS to its core. This article in EMS1.com highlights the 7 key takeaways […]

July 23, 2025 | 125060pwpadmin

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Potential Impacts on EMS: A Wake-Up Call for Financial Sustainability

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Potential Impacts on EMS: A Wake-Up Call for Financial Sustainability The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has the potential to cause a seismic […]

July 18, 2025 | 125060pwpadmin

KFF Summary of the Health Provisions in the 2025 Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill

This is an excellent summary of the health-related provisions in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Click the link below to view the Bill’s full […]

July 13, 2025 | 125060pwpadmin

How Rural Communities Are Using EMS to Help Solve the Opioid Crisis

Another example of the critical role EMS plays in rural communities! ——————– How Rural Communities Are Using EMS to Help Solve the Opioid Crisis June 27, 2025 https://www.phi.org/press/calhealth-report-how-rural-communities-are-using-ems-to-help-solve-the-opioid-crisis/ “California is […]

June 30, 2025 | 125060pwpadmin

JAMA 1907 Editorial on Ambulance Speed

All the way back in 1907, the American Medical Association published this editorial in their journal. Key Quotes: “One feature of the accounts of ambulance accidents is that in the […]

June 30, 2025 | 125060pwpadmin

Mass. EMS bills a first step to speed up ambulances and save lives

Mass. EMS bills a first step to speed up ambulances and save lives By Angela Mathew June 25, 2025 https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/25/metro/mass-ems-bills-first-step-speed-up-ambulances-save-lives/ “The EMS system in our state is broken,” Feeley testified […]

June 26, 2025 | 125060pwpadmin

Secret KCFD audit found ‘alarming’ lack of compliance with heart attack protocols

Kansas City, MO was once served by a Public Utility Model EMS system, the Metropolitan Ambulance Services Trust (MAST) until it was transitioned to the Kansas City Fire Department in […]

June 26, 2025 | 125060pwpadmin

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