Dave Walls remembers winning an argument with Medicaid. At first, the state-run public assistance program wouldn’t cover an in-home caregiving service for a patient that he was helping out. But after he pointed out coverage guidelines on the state’s website, Walls said the state’s tune changed. “That feels almost as good as a code save,” […]
When he first earned his emergency medical technician certification almost three decades ago, Gerald Frame didn’t expect to still be a volunteer EMT at age 83. He’s also still running an auto mechanic shop. “Who knew?” he said. “That’s my life. My world is pretty small — it’s the ambulance and it’s the customers that […]
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services announced this week it is opening grants for rural emergency medical services across the state. There is $4 million available for rural EMS agencies in Montana. The money can be used to upgrade ambulances or equipment, a state press release said. “Modern, well-equipped ambulances are the […]
SHREVEPORT, La. — Emergency medical professionals from across Louisiana faced realistic, high-pressure scenarios Thursday during the SIM Wars competition at the 2026 Louisiana State EMS Conference and Expo in downtown Shreveport.
SHREVEPORT, La. - Emergency medical professionals from across Louisiana and neighboring states are gathering in Shreveport this week for the 2026 Louisiana State EMS Education Conference & Expo, a major event focused on advancing emergency medical services through education, leadership, and innovation.
