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OPERATIONS

Dispatcher Assists Elderly N.C. Cancer Patient Get Food 

May 13, 2015

The man called 9-1-1 and said he had nothing to eat and no way to get to the store.

First Responders Describe the Devastation at Amtrak Crash Site 

Harness Detached from Helicopter in Texas Flight Nurse Death 

South Carolina Emergency Personnel Train for Natural Disasters 

UK Agency to Carry Ultrasound Equipment on Aircrafts 

No Sign of Marine Chopper With 8 Onboard Missing in Nepal 

Florida Paramedic Proposes to Domestic Violence Victim he Treated 

Volunteers in Indiana Sought to Aid Crisis Responders 

MEDIA CENTER

27-Year EMT Veteran Dies Trying to Save Mother in Wisconsin 

Sirens Blare, Lights Flash: What to do? 

First Responders In Iowa, Illinois Prepare For Oil Train Derailments 

Kentucky 911 Employees Need More Training to Dispatch Ambulances 

Dispatch Centers Have Trouble Locating 911 Calls from Cell Phones 

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OPERATIONS

EMS Squadcast: Legal EMS Issues 

In this episode, EMS Squadcast host Tim Perkins chats with Steve Wirth of Page, Wolfberg and Wirth about legal EMS issues.

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PATIENT CARE

Celebrating Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Day on May 20 

Thirty minutes meant the difference between life and death for one infant.

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OPERATIONS

A Day in the Life of a Flight Paramedic 

South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) EMS has a dedicated team of air ambulance flight paramedics.

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OPERATIONS

Study Shows it Pays to be Prepared 

The study evaluated both the cost of the resources regional response teams had available and the cost of responding to local disasters in recent years.

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OPERATIONS

Los Angeles County Firefighters Continue Search and Rescue in Nepal After Second Quake 

May 13, 2015

The rescue team was still in Nepal from the April 25 earthquake, and will now remain in the country to aid with search and rescue after the 7.3-magnitude aftershock.

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CAREERS/PERSONNEL

Official: No County Equipment Seized During Georgia EMS Raid 

May 13, 2015

There has been little information released on the US Department of Homeland Security's search of McDuffie County EMS.

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OPERATIONS

Texas City's Officials to Hear Report on Ambulance Service Needs 

May 13, 2015

There are unanswered questions about how Abilene will handle nonemergency services.

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LEADERSHIP

U.S. DOT Secretary Foxx Appoints New Members to the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council 

May 13, 2015

Council recommends federal priorities for EMS issues.

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INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE

Express Scripts Research Highlights $52 Billion Challenge for U.S. Healthcare System 

May 13, 2015

As pharma companies introduce more high-cost medications for larger populations, payers are increasingly challenged to control the rise in spending.

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PATIENT CARE

Amtrak Train Derails Killing 6; Investigation Begins 

May 13, 2015

The derailment left at least six people dead and injured dozens more, several critically.

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OPERATIONS

Amtrak Train Derails in Philadelphia 

May 12, 2015

Amtrak said the train was carrying 238 passengers and five crew members.

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OPERATIONS

IBM to Send Six Consultants to Memphis to Study Fire and EMS Calls 

May 12, 2015

The study will address the growing number of nonemergency calls to the fire department for medical services and transportation to hospitals.

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OPERATIONS

What to Know Before Calling a Medical Biller 

Studies have shown that by outsourcing you can collect more money, save time and money.

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COMMUNITY

EMS Profession Celebrates EMS Week With 'EMS Strong' Theme 

May 12, 2015

In addition, National EMS for Children Day will be celebrated on May 20.

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TECHNOLOGY

Medlert Inc. Releases New Software Tool and Expands Leadership Team 

May 12, 2015

From MEDLERT

Medlert Responder is the an all-in-one solution for ambulance crews.

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COMMUNITY

Virginia County Celebrates Emergency Medical Services Week 

May 12, 2015

The event hopes to bring awareness to the public regarding the role EMS providers play in citizens' day-to-day lives.

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OPERATIONS

Another Major Earthquake Shakes Nepal, Killing at Least 42 

May 12, 2015

The magnitude-7.3 quake triggered landslides and toppled more buildings.

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OPERATIONS

Washington Emergency Response not Slowed by 911 Center Issues 

May 12, 2015

The 911 center's primary and backup servers both failed Saturday night.

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PATIENT CARE

Two Honored for Performing CPR on Late Ohio Mayor 

May 12, 2015

The Toledo Police Department also recognized 36 others during an awards ceremony.

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OPERATIONS

Surprise Medical Bills Hit 1 in 3 Consumers, but Florida Fix Fails 

May 12, 2015

The problem occurs when the insurer and medical provider cannot agree on a price.

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INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE

IBM's Watson Partners with Talkspace to Assist in Picking a Therapist 

May 12, 2015

The online platform that helps people connect with licensed therapists will leverage IBM Watson's cognitive computing engine to improve the delivery of mental health treatment.

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