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Here’s an excellent example of the inclusion on EMS in Iowa’s RHT Program Grant Application. Rural Health Transformation (RHT) https://hhs.iowa.gov/initiatives/rural-health-transformation-rht https://hhs.iowa.gov/media/17491/download?inline Initiative 5: EMS Community Care Mobile EMS Community Care […]

‘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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]