EMS Focus: Paying for Your Prehospital Blood Program

Hosted by NHTSA’s Office of EMS on October 28 at 1 p.m. ET

You’ve found your blood supplier. Now, how will you pay for your prehospital blood transfusion program?

Join us on Wednesday, October 28 at 1 p.m. ET for Paying for Your Prehospital Blood Program.

This session will break down what you’ll need to have on hand, from blood products to equipment and supplies, what those blood products cost, and the specific ways organizations fund their programs. You’ll also learn how agencies can share the cost by forming regional or multi-agency programs or mutual-aid agreements, and what rural communities should consider when building a sustainable program.

Speakers:

• Jon Krohmer, MD, Chair, Prehospital Blood Transfusion Coalition
• Matthew Levy, MD, Medical Director, Howard County Fire & Rescue, Maryland
• David Long, Executive Director, Tidewater EMS Council, Virginia

Want to learn more about the latest prehospital blood research, evidence and data from the experts themselves? Register for upcoming webinars in this special webinar series.

About EMS Focus

EMS Focus provides a venue to discuss crucial initiatives, issues and challenges for EMS stakeholders and leaders nationwide. Be sure to visit ems.gov for information about upcoming webinars and to view past recordings.

We are committed to providing equal access to this webinar for all participants. Persons with disabilities in need of an accommodation should contact nhtsa.ems@dot.gov to request an accommodation no later than Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Sign up to receive the latest news from the Office of EMS, including webinars, newsletters and industry updates.

Contact Us

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
nhtsa.ems@dot.gov