EMS Briefing: Friday, February 27, 2026

The National EMS Memorial Foundation has established a new fund to cover travel costs for families attending the annual memorial service.

An ambulance responding to a call was involved in a significant collision in Detroit, highlighting ongoing concerns about intersection safety.

A vehicle crashed into a crowded sidewalk vendor area in Los Angeles, resulting in a multi-patient incident for responding crews.

The final group of striking New York City nurses has ratified a new contract, ending the recent widespread hospital labor disputes.

A $4.6 million grant will enable a Missouri university to equip EMS helicopters with whole blood for prehospital transfusions.

A national assessment of pediatric readiness reveals that while progress has been made, significant gaps remain in equipment and training.

The CDC has identified a new endemic region for the fungal infection blastomycosis in New York, expanding its known geographic range.

New research indicates that dangerous, antibiotic-resistant bacteria strains are being shared between humans and their pets.

A comprehensive new report highlights systemic challenges and opportunities for improving pediatric emergency care readiness across the country.

An article emphasizes the importance of teaching communication and 'small talk' as a deliberate skill to improve patient rapport and care.

Funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program is now being disbursed to help rural healthcare providers, including EMS, improve services.

Congress has passed the reauthorization of the Dr. Lorna Breen Act, continuing federal support for mental health and wellness programs for providers.

A new DEA rule clarifies regulations for EMS agencies under the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act, impacting controlled substance management.

A Wyoming legislative committee has approved a bill to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for ambulance services.