Unfortunately, many “failed” EMS systems are measured by recent events, no matter how successful they may have been in the past. Finances, changing political climates, poor leadership, or a significant high-profile event can all trigger a system to be declared as “failed.” In some cases, a combination of these factors can create a perfect storm […]
As the concepts, operational models, clinical models and financial outcomes associated with mobile integrated healthcare (MIH) and community paramedicine (CP) start to permeate the marketplace, a predictable yet ugly war related to survival of the fittest is preparing to ensue. While my preference would be for us to all get along in a peaceful and […]
It seems the industry is abuzz with talk about healthcare reform and how community paramedicine programs will help to solve the world’s healthcare woes. While I am a passionate believer in what this future holds for our industry, I am also a realist and pragmatist when it comes to the blocking and tackling that has […]
It’s 9 a.m.—do you know how your EMS system is going to behave today? What about tomorrow, this week, this month? EMS managers too often fnd themselves leading in a day-today, minute-to-minute crisis mode, jumping from one priority of the moment to another. This leadership style can result in poor system performance, low employee morale, […]
As we watch the endless chain of news articles, talking-head commentary, political pandering and pundits debate healthcare reform and its place in our future, I can’t help but take a giant step back, scratch my head and ponder how we got where we are today, while simultaneously laughing and thinking to myself, “You just can’t […]
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