EMS Briefing: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your daily briefing. Here are the top stories and developments in EMS from the last 24 hours.
A new report suggests a gas company's incomplete shutdown may have preceded a major nursing home explosion in Pennsylvania.
FEMA is preparing for national winter storm response operations despite the potential for a federal government shutdown.
An ambulance transporting a patient was involved in a motor vehicle collision and overturned in Connecticut.
An Ohio snowplow driver is being recognized for rescuing a stranded motorist during a severe winter storm.
First responders in St. Paul, Minnesota, will now have expanded access to Suboxone for field treatment of opioid use disorder.
A CDC case series reviews the long-term clinical manifestations of ocular Lyme disease.
Seminole County Fire Department in Florida has received an award recognizing its high standards in pediatric emergency care.
A Michigan fire department's plan to assume control of local ambulance services faces potential delays due to recruitment challenges.
A major ambulance billing vendor will pay a significant settlement following a patient data breach affecting two states.
This article explores strategies for building provider resilience and promoting mental wellness within the EMS workforce.
A new JEMS editorial discusses the current disconnect between public expectations and the operational realities facing EMS professionals.
A significant billing error in Colorado resulted in millions of dollars in improper payments from the state's Medicaid program.
An analysis from JEMS examines potential changes and future models for national EMS reimbursement and funding.
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to address medical assistance reimbursement rates for emergency medical services.
A proposed bill in Hawaii aims to make structural changes to the state's emergency medical systems of care.