Crash Responder Safety Week, November 13–17, 2023
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Written by AAA Staff on . Posted in Regulatory.
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Written by Meghan Winesett on . Posted in AAA HQ, Elections.
The winners of the 2023 AAA Board of Directors election are listed below. Each Director will serve a 3-year term beginning January 1, 2024. Please join us in thanking all candidates for their service to the American Ambulance Association.
Mike Addario
Vice President, Operations
Global Medical Response
Mike Thomas
Director of Government Relations & Safety
Jan-Care Ambulance
Director of Logistics
Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc.
Tom Fennell
Regulatory Officer
Mayo Clinic Ambulance
Jimmy Pierson
President
Medic Ambulance Service
Written by Kathy Lester on . Posted in Balance Billing, News.
Written by Meghan Winesett on . Posted in Awards, Legislative, Legislative Awards, News, Press, Stars of Life.
The American Ambulance Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 AAA Legislative Awards. Each Member of Congress is being recognized for their strong advocacy for emergency medical services and their ongoing dedication to ambulance services across the United States.
Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D (LA)
Senator Jon Tester (MT)
Senators
Representatives
Written by Amanda Riordan on . Posted in Stars of Life.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Amanda Riordan
703-615-4492
ariordan@ambulance.org
Washington, DC—Next week, the American Ambulance Association (AAA) will recognize extraordinary EMS professionals during the annual Stars of Life celebration. 128 individuals from across the United States will be honored as the 2023 Stars at a prestigious event November 6–8.
Stars of Life pays tribute to the dedication of these hometown heroes while shining light on the critical role EMS plays in our healthcare infrastructure. During their time in our nation’s capital, the Stars will receive medallions and plaques in thanks for their lifesaving and life-sustaining service. The Stars, accompanied by their families and executive hosts, will also meet with members of Congress and congressional aides to discuss policy issues critical to emergency medical services.
In addition to the Stars, Senator Jon Tester of Montana and Senator Bill Cassidy, MD of Louisiana will be recognized as Legislators of the Year, and 11 United States Senators and 17 Representatives will receive Legislative Recognition Awards for their support of mobile healthcare.
American Ambulance Association President Randy Strozyk noted that, “EMS professionals work tirelessly to provide round-the-clock healthcare when it is needed most.” He continued, “Together, we honor this year’s Stars of Life, and thank them for the countless hours of service they have dedicated to their local communities.”
This year’s distinguished Stars of Life honorees are:
Please note that members of the media are welcome to attend the Stars of Life Banquet at the Intercontinental Wharf hotel on November 7, 2023 from 7:00–9:00pm. Interviews with Stars of Life as well as national EMS leaders will be available.
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Caring for People—First.
The American Ambulance Association safeguards the future of mobile healthcare through advocacy, thought leadership, and education. AAA advances sustainable EMS policy, empowering our members to serve their communities with high-quality on-demand healthcare. For more than 40 years, we have proudly represented those who care for people first.
Written by Kathy Lester on . Posted in Advocacy Priorities, Executive, Government Affairs, Legislative, Regulatory.
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Written by AAA Staff on . Posted in Regulatory.
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