CT Lawmakers Seek More Transparency in EMS Response Times. In Some Towns It’s as High as 25 Minutes.
Connecticut lawmakers are advocating for a bill requiring the Department of Public Health to create an EMS response time dashboard.
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JEMS™ offers a range of articles focused on administration and leadership within the EMS field. These articles cover topics such as effective leadership strategies, the importance of mentorship in EMS, and decision-making for EMS managers.
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NH Paramedic Intercept Service Marks First Year of Expansion
The Advanced Life Support program in Brentwood, New Hampshire, handled over 3,000 emergency calls in its first year, improving coverage for 90,000 residents after Exeter Hospital's planned discontinuation.
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Worcester (MA) Residents Divided Over Lawsuit Targeting Mental Health 911 Response
Three mental health groups sued Worcester, Massachusetts, claiming its 911 system discriminates against those in mental health crises by sending armed police instead of trained clinicians.
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CT Ambulance Service Seeks 212% Funding Increase
American Legion Ambulance is asking Plainfield to increase its annual funding from $80,000 to $250,000. Local leaders seek a financial audit before considering the request.
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Sublette (IL) Ambulance Service Referendum Approved
Sublette Fire Protection District voters approved a tax increase for ambulance services with a 143-90 vote.
AL Weighs Tying Ambulance Reimbursement to Medicare Rates for All
A bill in Alabama aims to reform ambulance service reimbursements, requiring insurers to pay a minimum rate and capping patient charges, with changes effective in 2026.
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Albuquerque (NM) Resolves EMS Staffing Feud
Albuquerque and the local firefighters' union settled a lawsuit involving union president Miguel Tittman, who acknowledged procedural errors without admitting fault.
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AL Bill Requiring Insurance Payment for EMS Treat-in-Place Care Advances
An Alabama House committee approved bill SB 269, requiring health insurers to reimburse EMS agencies for treat-in-place services.
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Employee Engagement: Workplace Appreciation
More than 60 percent of employees leave jobs due to feeling undervalued. Appreciation can enhance employee engagement and retention, according to research and experts.
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FL Paramedic Accused of Stealing Fentanyl From Ambulance
A former firefighter/paramedic in Florida Keys, was arrested for allegedly stealing fentanyl from an ambulance, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
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AL Lawmakers Clash Over First Responder Buffer Zone Bill: ‘Mama Is Going to Jail’
Alabama lawmakers debated SB293, a bill making it a Class A misdemeanor to approach within 25 feet of first responders after being instructed to leave.
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Healthcare Concerns on Staten Island (NY) Prompt Community Meeting With Hospitals
North Shore community representatives plan a healthcare symposium in Staten Island to address concerns about the borough's aging population and healthcare infrastructure.
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When the Radio Never Goes Silent
A father and EMS chief reflects on his son's championship win while managing a cold weather emergency in New York City, highlighting the work–family conflict faced by EMS administrators.
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TN Family’s Lawsuit Against Police, Paramedics over Use of Force Dismissed
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by Karen Goodwin against Bristol, Tennessee, police and paramedics for use of excessive force on her son, Austin Hunter Turner, citing an expired statute of limitations.
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