Newsletters/July 30, 2026

EMS Briefing: Thursday, July 30, 2026

July 30, 2026
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Prehospital Academy

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Good morning. Here is your daily briefing on the latest news and developments impacting the EMS community.

📰 EMS News Recap
Japan Earthquake Death Toll at 13; Rescue Efforts Continue
JEMS

International rescue teams are engaged in ongoing efforts following a major earthquake in Japan.

NE Paramedics Use Handtevy App to Save Child’s Life
JEMS

Nebraska paramedics successfully resuscitated a pediatric patient using a specialized medication dosing application.

How a Mo. EMS podcast is using real cases to improve patient care
EMS1

A Missouri-based podcast is utilizing real-world case reviews to provide continuing education and enhance clinical practice.

📋 Clinical Medicine Updates
Cyclospora Boosts Fears that Worse Foodborne Outbreaks Are Ahead
JEMS

An increase in parasitic Cyclospora infections is elevating public health concerns about more severe foodborne outbreaks.

Federal Survey Shows Promising Trends for Youth Mental Health and Drug Use
JEMS

A new federal survey indicates a positive downward trend in substance use and improved mental health metrics among adolescents.

📈 Operational & Leadership Updates
Very high EMS utilizers: 7 strategies for local action
EMS1

New guidance outlines seven key strategies for agencies to better manage and care for high-frequency system utilizers.

The EMS Pulse: Ambulance cameras — safety tool or privacy risk?
EMS1

The implementation of ambulance cameras prompts an industry-wide discussion on balancing provider safety with patient privacy.

Study: Bridge Closure Delayed RI Patients Reaching Hospitals
JEMS

A major bridge closure in Rhode Island resulted in significant transport delays and impacted patient access to hospital care.

Mich. city approves $109K EMS consulting contract for ambulance division
EMS1

The city of Flint, Michigan, has approved a large consulting contract to analyze and improve its fire department ambulance service.

⚖️ Legislative Updates
Pentagon to test separate EMS reimbursement for prehospital blood
EMS1

A new Pentagon pilot program will evaluate a separate reimbursement model for the administration of prehospital blood products.

Va. county approves vehicle tax cut for fire, rescue volunteers
EMS1

A Virginia county has passed a vehicle tax reduction for volunteer responders to serve as a recruitment and retention incentive.