Ambulance Prior Authorization: Who Needs It and How
Ambulance prior authorization explained for EMS leaders: which transports need it, what to submit, decision timelines, denials, and why approval is not payment.
Why a 9-1-1-Only EMS Agency Would Add Interfacility Transport
Why a 9-1-1-only EMS agency would add interfacility transport: funding pressure, transition-of-care delays and how to grow without risking 9-1-1 coverage.
EMD Compliance Improvement: A Practical Guide for Dispatch Leaders
How to improve emergency medical dispatch compliance: what state rules require, what to audit, how to close gaps, and how to prove lasting progress.
Patient Refusal Risk in EMS: How to Reduce Liability
Patient refusals carry clinical and legal risk. Learn which refusals are high risk, how to assess capacity, what to document, and how agencies can reduce exposure.
CAD RMS Integration: A Practical Guide for Agencies
How CAD and RMS integration works, what data moves between them, where projects stall, and how to plan, test and measure it for your agency.
Station Location Planning: A Practical Guide for Fire and EMS Leaders
Station location planning for fire and EMS: when to review, what data to use, how GIS compares with radius maps, how to vet sites, and how to win approval.
The crucial connection: Field providers and legislative engagement
For EMS field providers, understanding and actively participating in their state’s EMS legislative efforts is equally paramount. This engagement serves as the backbone for a well-functioning EMS system and ensures that providers have the resources, support and legal frameworks necessary to excel in their life-saving roles. Here are 5 ways to shape policies that enhance patient care, streamline operations and provide a safer working environment.