EMS Briefing: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Good morning and welcome to your Prehospital Academy briefing. Here are the key updates you need to know from across the industry.
The NREMT has launched a new podcast aimed at bridging the gap between scientific research and prehospital clinical practice.
The upcoming First Responder Wellness Week will offer five days of sessions focused on practical mental and physical health strategies.
Massachusetts first responders are now equipped with sensory kits to better assist pediatric patients with communication challenges.
A New York emergency squad is set to begin a $3 million expansion project to improve facilities and service capabilities.
A simulation-based study suggests that using a statewide pediatric dosing reference aid significantly reduces medication errors in prehospital care.
New insights explore the link between chronic inflammation and the increased risk of mental health disorders among first responders.
A new evidence-based clinical practice framework has been released to standardize and advance the practice of paramedicine in Australasia.
The CDC reports on trends in tuberculosis cases in the U.S. over the last decade, including disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Texas EMS agency is piloting extended shifts requiring medics to sleep on-site due to severe and ongoing staffing shortages.
A 10-hour ambulance wait for a patient in Seattle is prompting a review of the city's 911 call triage and response protocols.
Recent CMS data indicates that inadequate patient care documentation is a greater financial risk for EMS agencies than incorrect billing codes.
Mobile crisis response teams are facing significant operational challenges, including funding and staffing, despite their proven effectiveness.
Ambulance services in Washington are facing a critical financial crisis, prompting calls for legislative action and sustainable funding models.
This analysis explores the complex policy and reimbursement issues surrounding out-of-network ambulance billing and its impact on patients.