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27
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By Bruce Evans, MPA, CFO, NRPChief, Upper Pine River Fire Protection DistrictPast President, National Association of EMTs (NAEMT)
Feb
26
On February 18, dozens of EMS providers across the state descended on Denver for 2025 EMS Day at the Capitol. We offer our gratitude to Rep. Dusty Johnson and Sen. Mark Baisley for their tributes to Colorado EMS, as members were recognized for their public service on the floor of the State House and Senate.
The day also included meetings with individual legislators, a conversation with the Behavioral Health Administration and the annual legislative reception. This year’s gathering was the largest in EMSAC history and left its mark on state legislators, who said they would keep Colorado EMS at the front of their minds.
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Colorado Legislation Designed to Protect Ambulance Patients and Financial Stability of EMS
Category: General Discussions
Feb
25
EMSAC ADVOCACY
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Feb
20
The federal EMS on the Hill Day is approaching and there is a major shift in all things government that influence EMS, from billing to grant funding and, possibly, regulatory oversight.
Starting first with the Medicare extenders. For those not familiar with it, EMS providers have been paid a Medicare extender bonus. House Bill 10545 passed by the US Senate and the House of Representatives extended the temporary Medicare ambulance add-on payments of 2% urban, 3% rural and 22.6% super rural through March 31, 2025. Most ambulance operations have a payer mix of at least one-fourth or more that are Medicare patients. Colorado’s rural ambulance services stand to lose 22% of their reimbursement.
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Eagle County Paramedic Services welcomes applicants for Denver Health Paramedic school satellite program
Category: General Discussions
Feb
20
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Feb
20
High school EMT student/leadership intern attends EMSAC conference
By Kaylee Gardner
Middle Park High School EMT Student/GCEMS Clinical Leadership Intern.
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Dec
23
Q&A with Donnie Woodyard, Jr., Executive Director of the U.S. EMS Compact
Q: What is the United States EMS Compact, and why is it important?
A: The United States EMS Compact is an agreement between states that allows licensed EMS clinicians to practice in any of the 24 Compact Member states without requiring additional licenses. It provides a "Privilege to Practice," enabling clinicians to work in multiple states while maintaining public safety and professional accountability.
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EMSAC: on behalf of our members, ensures we have the best EMS system in the country.
Category: General Discussions
Nov
18
The best EMS system in the country: new EMSAC President Tom Anderson
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New CEMSEA president
Category: General Discussions
Nov
18
New president selected
CEMSEA's new president Troy Salazar has been in EMS since 1997 when he became an EMT in Moab, UT. He soon discovered his passion for EMS and moved back to Colorado in 1998 to attend paramedic school at Pueblo Community College. While attending those classes he started teaching CPR courses, and after graduating from the paramedic program he began teaching part-time at PCC, in addition to working at AMR in Pueblo.
Fast forward to today, his experience includes several years as a ground paramedic and working as a flight paramedic in the Four Corners states. He has coordinated several EMS and fire conferences in SW Colorado and continues to teach in Grand Junction.
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Nov
18
2024 Colorado State EMS Awards presented at Keystone
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Jul
24
American College of Paramedics to be created
By Nick Nudell, EMSAC Region 1 Representative
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Jul
23
Five US representatives introduce bill to pay for Treatment-In-Place EMS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 10, 2024, Representatives Mike Carey (OH-15), Lloyd Doggett (TX-35), Carol Miller (WV-01), Pat Ryan (NY-18) and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) introduced the bipartisan Improving Access to Emergency Medical Services for Seniors Act. The bill would allow seniors on Medicare to receive at-home emergency medical services to treat minor medical incidents.
“Not every patient is best served by an emergency room visit,” said Congressman Carey. “In fact, for many seniors, a trip to the hospital can mean long wait times, increased costs and potentially life-threatening complications. We’re proud to lead this bill to give our seniors access to the highest caliber of care.”
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Jul
23
Bonnie Culpepper Memorial Scholarship
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Jul
23
2024 Legislative Session Summary
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Meet the Leadership
Category: General Discussions
Mar
22
Meet EMSAC's Leadership
March 2024
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Mar
20
2024 EMS Day at the Capitol
(DENVER, Colo.) February 20
By Howard M. Paul, Communications Director
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Mar
20
Reflections on our noble profession
By Scott Sholes, President
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Advocacy February 2024
Category: General Discussions
Feb
28
Advocating Emergency Medical Services
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