March 10, 2026 | 3:00 PM ET 

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has finalized significant regulatory changes impacting how EMS agencies register, handle, store, and administer controlled substances. These updates, issued under the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications framework, fundamentally shift compliance responsibilities for EMS organizations nationwide. This webinar provides a clear, practical breakdown of the new DEA rules applicable to EMS agencies and what they mean for your operations, licensure, and risk exposure.

Participants will gain a working understanding of:

• When and how EMS agencies must obtain a DEA registration
• The distinction between agency-level registration and individual practitioner registration
• Requirements for standing orders, medical director oversight, and controlled substance
  authority
• Storage, security, recordkeeping, and inventory obligations
• Handling controlled substances at multiple stations or vehicle locations
• Transfer, disposal, and loss reporting requirements
•  The interplay between federal DEA rules and state controlled substance laws
• Common compliance pitfalls that could trigger DEA investigation or enforcement

Whether you operate a municipal ambulance service, hospital-based EMS system, or private ambulance provider, this session will equip you with actionable guidance to ensure your agency remains compliant and audit-ready.

Speakers

Scott Moore

Scott A. Moore, Esq. has been in the emergency medical services field for over 32 years. Scott has held various executive positions at several ambulance services in Massachusetts. Scott is a licensed attorney, specializing in Human Resources, employment and labor law, employee benefits, ambulance service reimbursement, and corporate compliance matters. Scott is the Human Resources & Operational Consultant to the American Ambulance Association (AAA) and frequently lectures at EMS conferences. In addition, Scott created Newton 360, a performance feedback and operational efficiency mobile platform designed specifically for EMS agencies.

Dennis Wichern

Dennis A. Wichern is a partner with Prescription Drug Consulting (PDC) where he focuses his efforts on DEA compliance initiatives and training to protect pharmacies, healthcare organizations and providers nationwide.  Prior to joining PDC, Mr. Wichern completed 30 years of public service as a DEA agent, last serving as the Special Agent in Charge of the Chicago Field Division.