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Speak at Annual 2025 in Lexington!

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Share your insights with fellow EMS leaders surrounded by the charm and excitement of Lexington’s iconic hospitality featuring world-class dining, bourbon, and horseracing. 

2025 Annual Conference & Trade Show Call for Presentations

Thank you for your interest in speaking at the AAA Annual Conference and Trade Show. 

Annual Conference & Trade Show
Sunday, June 22–Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Central Bank Center
Lexington, Kentucky



The deadline for submissions is January 1, 2025. Applicants may submit up to three proposals. Audience involvement is highly encouraged.

Please be advised that participation as a presenter is strictly on a voluntary basis. Up to two speakers per selected session will receive complimentary registration to the conference. However, AAA is unable to pay speaker fees or travel and lodging expenses.
Thank you for your interest in sharing your expertise with your peers!

  • AAA membership is required to present at our conference.
  • This form should be completed by the primary speaker for the session. Third parties, administrative assistants, speaker bureaus, marketing agencies, etc should not complete this form.
  • 50–75 word description of your proposed session for promotional purposes. Please include at least three concrete, actionable takeaways your participants will be able to apply immediately. Please note that this should be written in the third person (ex: using he, she, they vs I or we). Please note that all submissions must include a member ambulance service. Vendors can participate as co-presenters, but sessions must be submitted by and primarily focus on the ambulance service speakers. Sessions must be purely educational vs commercial in nature.
  • Is this content geared to those who are new to the topic, intermediate, or advanced?
  • Select the tracks most appropriate for this proposed session.
  • Please provide brief details for the interactive elements that will be included in your session. This request comes in response to attendee feedback. Examples could include learning games, simulations, small group work, live polling, Kahoot/Mentimeter, worksheets, or other elements.
  • If you have not recently presented at an American Ambulance Association event, please list your past speaking experience, including event names and dates.
  • Please provide a brief professional biography of yourself. Please note that this should be written in the third person (ex: using he, she, they vs I).
  • If you have not recently presented at an AAA event, please provide a HIGH RESOLUTION headshot of at least 500x500px
    Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.
  • For ALL co-presenters, please provide:
    Name,
    Job Title,
    Company Name,
    Email Address, and a brief bio written in the third person.
    Please note that a maximum of TWO speakers per session will receive a complimentary conference registration.
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Speak at Annual 2025 in Lexington!

Written by Amanda Riordan on . Posted in Annual Conference & Tradeshow.

2025 Annual Conference & Trade Show Call for Presentations

Thank you for your interest in speaking at the AAA Annual Conference and Trade Show. 

Annual Conference & Trade Show
Sunday, June 22–Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Central Bank Center
Lexington, Kentucky



The deadline for submissions is January 1, 2025. Applicants may submit up to three proposals. Audience involvement is highly encouraged.

Please be advised that participation as a presenter is strictly on a voluntary basis. Up to two speakers per selected session will receive complimentary registration to the conference. However, AAA is unable to pay speaker fees or travel and lodging expenses.
Thank you for your interest in sharing your expertise with your peers!

  • AAA membership is required to present at our conference.
  • This form should be completed by the primary speaker for the session. Third parties, administrative assistants, speaker bureaus, marketing agencies, etc should not complete this form.
  • 50–75 word description of your proposed session for promotional purposes. Please include at least three concrete, actionable takeaways your participants will be able to apply immediately. Please note that this should be written in the third person (ex: using he, she, they vs I or we). Please note that all submissions must include a member ambulance service. Vendors can participate as co-presenters, but sessions must be submitted by and primarily focus on the ambulance service speakers. Sessions must be purely educational vs commercial in nature.
  • Is this content geared to those who are new to the topic, intermediate, or advanced?
  • Select the tracks most appropriate for this proposed session.
  • Please provide brief details for the interactive elements that will be included in your session. This request comes in response to attendee feedback. Examples could include learning games, simulations, small group work, live polling, Kahoot/Mentimeter, worksheets, or other elements.
  • If you have not recently presented at an American Ambulance Association event, please list your past speaking experience, including event names and dates.
  • Please provide a brief professional biography of yourself. Please note that this should be written in the third person (ex: using he, she, they vs I).
  • If you have not recently presented at an AAA event, please provide a HIGH RESOLUTION headshot of at least 500x500px
    Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.
  • For ALL co-presenters, please provide:
    Name,
    Job Title,
    Company Name,
    Email Address, and a brief bio written in the third person.
    Please note that a maximum of TWO speakers per session will receive a complimentary conference registration.
  • Ex: https://twitter.com/amerambassoc
  • Ex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandariordan/
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Share Your Message of Support for Families of Fallen EMS Heroes

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The all-volunteer National EMS Memorial Service honors EMS professionals who have died in the line of duty. Write your message of sympathy for the families of the 2024 honorees below, and they will be shared with them at the NEMSMS Weekend of Honor. Even just a sentence or two means the world to those left behind.

 

National EMS Memorial Service | Messages to Families

The American Ambulance Association is collecting messages on behalf of the National EMS Memorial Service for the families of EMS professionals who passed away in the line of duty. Please use this form to share your message with the loved ones left behind. View a list of the 2024 honorees at https://ems.zone/24nemsmshonorees

Please share a brief message here for the families who lost a loved on to an EMS line of duty death.
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EMS.gov | Commemorate National EMS Week

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EMS News

NHTSA’s Office of EMS
Thanks You for Making Your Communities Healthier
The Office of EMS (OEMS) at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is honoring our country’s EMS clinicians during EMS Week. Thank you for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to your patients on our roadways and in homes, schools and businesses across the country. We celebrate your commitment to your profession and to the safety and health of your communities.

Please download this customizable certificate of recognition from the Office of EMS to help you recognize your team this week. And, watch or share this special thank you message from Gam Wijetunge, Office of EMS Director and active volunteer paramedic.

Today is EMS Education day. NHTSA remains committed to supporting the education of the EMS workforce, a key factor in recruitment and retention of capable clinicians. Learn more about NHTSA’s efforts in education: from the refresh of the EMS Education Standards in 2020, to the upcoming development of the EMS Education Agenda 2050, to collaboration with our partners at the Federal Highway Administration to educate clinicians about Traffic Incident Management to reduce secondary crashes.

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1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
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POTUS | A Proclamation on National EMS Week 2024

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        During National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, we honor our Nation’s courageous EMS providers, who put it all on the line to deliver urgent, life-saving care to people across our country in times of great need.

Whether paramedics, emergency medical technicians, 911 and 988 dispatchers, or other first responders, EMS providers routinely work long hours away from loved ones to keep other families whole.  They risk their own lives and health, staring down storms, floods, or fires and rushing to rescue people in need.  For many Americans, they are a beacon of hope in some of life’s toughest moments and let us know we are going to be okay.  We have a duty to show up for them the way they show up for us.

That is why my Administration is working to get every EMS department in America the equipment and support they deserve.  During my first months in office, we passed the American Rescue Plan, investing billions of dollars to support EMS roles.  Today, we are working with State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to keep EMTs on the job and to help them handle trauma and burn out.  We are working to get departments the resources they need to provide better training and equipment for EMS providers.  To help ease staffing shortages, we are also helping communities recruit and train more firefighters, who often provide emergency medical services as well.  We are fighting to ease the burden of student loans.  In all, we have cancelled debt for 4.6 million student borrowers, including for nearly 900,000 public service workers by fixing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which many non-profit or government EMS provider employees could be eligible for.

I have often said that courage lies in every heart, and the expectation is that it will one day be summoned.  It is summoned every day for America’s EMS providers.  They embody the best of our Nation — bravery, honor, and respect, never failing to answer the call to help others.  This week, we thank them and the unions that protect so many of our EMS providers and promise to always have their backs.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 19 through May 25, 2024, as National Emergency Medical Services Week.  I call upon public officials, doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMS providers, and all the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities to honor our brave EMS workers and to pay tribute to the EMS providers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-eighth.

JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

EMS.gov | EMS Day at the Museum and National Mall Event

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EMS News

Join Us for “EMS Day at the Museum” and National Mall Event to Commemorate EMS Week

It’s the 50th anniversary of EMS Week and to celebrate this momentous occasion, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History is presenting “EMS Day at the Museum.” This day of events will explore the history of emergency medical services in the United States.

Wednesday, May 22, 12 to 4 p.m.
Smithsonian National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC
First Floor West & Warner Bros. Theater

This special exhibit will trace the roots of EMS, beginning with field-care during Revolutionary and Civil War battles, to the very specialized care provided by modern-day emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Historical objects from the museum’s archives and vintage ambulances will also be on display. The exhibit will highlight Pittsburgh’s Freedom House Ambulance Service, one of the nations first ambulance services to offer emergency medical care, founded in 1967 and staffed by Black paramedics. The afternoon events will include a panel discussion about the life-saving medical care delivered by our nation’s EMS clinicians, featuring important figures in EMS, including John Moon, one of the Freedom House paramedics.

Learn More

The following day, Thursday, May 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the 50th anniversary celebration will continue on the National Mall with the following events:

  • Antique ambulances on display
  • Hands-on Hearts CPR training
  • Stop the Bleed and tourniquet application training
  • Table demonstration of the new DC Fire & EMS Whole Blood Program
  • Presentations from national EMS organizations (1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)

Join representatives from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Emergency Medical Services (NHTSA’s OEMS), the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) and the DC Fire and EMS (DCFEMS) Foundation as they host these two special events.

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1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
nhtsa.ems@dot.gov
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EMS.gov Webinar | EMS Harm Reduction and SUD Treatment

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EMS Focus
WEBINAR

EMS Harm Reduction and SUD Treatment

Hosted by NHTSA’s Office of EMS on March 22 at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

According to the National Harm Reduction Coalition, “harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use.” This can include improving access to naloxone (Narcan) to prevent death from opioid overdose, providing sterile syringes to reduce the spread of HIV and hepatitis C, and fentanyl testing programs, among other types of help.

EMS clinicians are often on the frontline of addiction and the unintended consequences of both legal and illicit drug use and substance use disorder (SUD). In addition, drug use greatly impacts the larger context of our nation’s roads and highways through impaired driving and the resulting risks to the impaired driver, other drivers, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. A 2022 NHTSA study of seven trauma centers around the U.S. found that nearly 56% of people injured or killed on roadways tested positive for one or more drugs, including alcohol. The most prevalent drug category was cannabis, and opioids made up 8.5% of cases at the trauma centers.

In this EMS Focus webinar, panelists will discuss:

  • Harm reduction and SUD treatment in the context of EMS care
  • Recent research
  • How innovation and intervention can drive overdose prevention in your community and reduction of other health risks, including traffic crashes that may be a result of impaired driving
REGISTER NOW

Panelists Include:

  • Kate Elkins, Emergency Medical Services/911 Specialist, NHTSA’s Office of EMS (moderator)
  • Gerard Carroll, M.D., EMS Medical Director, Cooper University Health Care; Division Head of EMS/Disaster Medicine; and Program Director, EMS Fellowship Program
  • John Ehrhart, Paramedic; EMS Manager, San Diego Health Connect; Co-Founder, California Paramedic Foundation; and Founder, Mission Critical Protocols
  • Simon Taxel, Paramedic Crew Chief and Public Safety Diver, Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS; Bloomberg Fellow, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

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 Friday, March 15, 2024.

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

10/23 | US DOT Allies in Action Pedestrian Safety Month Webinar

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In honor of Pedestrian Safety Month throughout October, the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary will host a webinar to highlight USDOT and National Roadway Safety Strategy Allies in Action efforts and resources to forward pedestrian safety. 

We hope you can join us!

Event: U.S. Department of Transportation Allies in Action Pedestrian Safety Month Webinar

When: Monday, October 23, 2023, from 1-2:30 p.m. ET

Where: Via Zoom (see registration link below)

Audience: Open to the public

Registration Link: Register now

 

Additional information on 2023 Pedestrian Safety Month and upcoming events can be found here and on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.

2024 EMSNext Nominations Now Open!

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EMSNext Nominations Due January 1, 2024!

Know a wonderful rising leader you’d like to recognize as the future of EMS? Nominations are open for EMSNext (formerly Mobile Healthcare 40 Under 40)!

Selection Process & Criteria

2023 EMSNext Honorees

Honorees will be selected based ONLY on the information provided in the nomination form below. Nominees should have contributed to their organization, state ambulance association, AAA, other professional associations, and/or the EMS profession in an extraordinary way beyond faithful completion of job duties. Please be sure to include detail about the nominee’s impact to date and future promise.

Please note that nominees must be under 40 in the year of nomination OR from a diverse background. No specific job role or title is required for consideration.

EMSNext Program Description

EMSNext is a recognition and development program of the American Ambulance Association. The goal of this program is to recognize up-and-coming leaders within EMS and support them in building their networks and leadership skills and encouraging them to get involved in the next level of EMS leadership. This program is a way for organizations to fully engage their rising leaders through company-sponsored travel and participation in additional learning and networking events throughout the year. Program participation includes:

    • Complimentary conference registration for the 2024 AAA Annual Conference & Tradeshow (April 22-24 in Nashville, Tennessee)
    • Recognition of the EMSNext recipients during the Conference
    • Mentor pairing and additional professional development opportunities
    • Encouraged to attend AAA Board Meetings throughout the year
    • Encouraged to attend another AAA event with our leaders in 2024

AAA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Updated in August 2022

Caring for People—Together.
The American Ambulance Association board and its members are committed to providing high-quality healthcare to every patient regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and/or on the basis of differing ability. We dedicate time, thought, and resources to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and mutual respect within the Emergency Medical Services workforce and leadership. Together, we save and sustain the lives of community members.

2024 Vanguard Nominations Open Through January 1

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Nominations Are Due January 1, 2024!

Recognize woman leaders with at least 35 years of service in EMS! Nominations are open for the second annual American Ambulance Association Vanguard Awards! The Vanguards honor those who blazed the trail for fellow women EMS professionals.

The Vanguards are presented in collaboration with our colleagues from Women in Emergency Services (WiES), a newly-founded organization dedicated to supporting and advancing women’s careers in the emergency services industry through empowerment, networking, mentorship, and education.

2023 American Ambulance Association Vanguard Awards

Selection Process & Criteria

To submit a 2024 Vanguard nomination, please complete the form below before January 1, 2024.

Honorees will be selected based ONLY on the information provided in their nomination form. Nominees should have contributed to their organization, state ambulance association, AAA, other professional associations, and/or the EMS profession in an extraordinary way beyond faithful completion of job duties. Please be sure to include detail about the nominee’s impact to date.

Please note that nominees must be women with 35+ years of service in the EMS industry. No specific job role or title is required for consideration.

Recognition

Honorees will be recognized at the American Ambulance Association President’s Reception award ceremony, and will be recognized on the AAA and WiEMS websites and social media platforms. Winners will also receive complimentary registration to the AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show.

2024 AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show
Gaylord Opryland
April 22–24, 2024
Nashville, TN

Voluntary AEMT Accreditation to Launch January 1, 2025

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CAAHEP and CoAEMSP Plan to Launch Voluntary AEMT Accreditation January 1, 2025
To advance the recommendations of the 2019 National EMS Scope of Practice Model and the 2021 National EMS Education Standards, CAAHEP plans to launch a voluntary programmatic accreditation at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) level by January 1, 2025; CoAEMSP will provide the accreditation services.

Read the announcement here.

There are several steps prior to January 1, 2025, to gather perspectives and recommendations from stakeholders and develop and implement a voluntary programmatic accreditation at the AEMT level. Key milestones in advance of the launch include:

  • May – November 2023 – Robust stakeholder engagement and feedback
  • December 4, 2023 – Open for public comment the policies and interpretations of the CAAHEP Standards for AEMT education programs.
  • January 18, 2024 – Public comment period closes. (Feb 4, the CoAEMSP Board reviews the comments and approves the final draft)
  • March 4, 2024 – Publish policies and interpretations of the CAAHEP Standards for AEMT education programs.
  • June 1, 2024 – Make available all documents and forms for AEMT programs, including the Letter of Review (LoR) application, self-study report, site visit report, annual report, etc.
  • January 1, 2025 – Accept LoR applications from AEMT programs.

CoAEMSP will hold a Virtual Town Hall on June 16, 2023, at 1 PM Central Time, to provide more information on the rollout of the voluntary accreditation for AEMT education programs. Additional information is available on the CoAEMSP website.
CoAEMSP | Suite 111-312, 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Rowlett, TX 75088

2023 Vanguard Award Winners Announced

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Amanda Riordan
Vice President, Membership
ariordan@ambulance.org

American Ambulance Association Announces Inaugural Vanguard Award Winners

Washington D.C. – The American Ambulance Association (AAA) is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Vanguard Awards. The Vanguards honor those who blazed the trail for fellow women EMS professionals, and the 23 winners represent a diverse group of dedicated individuals who have made significant contributions to mobile healthcare.

“We are thrilled to recognize these trailblazers who have paved the way for women in EMS,” said Randy Strozyk, President of AAA. “Their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence have not only elevated their own careers but have also helped to advance the entire profession.”

Lori Burns | National Vice President of Learning, Global Medical Response | Denver, Colorado
Denise Carson | President, Med-Tech EMS | Morrilton, Arkansas
Sherry Carson | President, Monticello Ambulance Service, Inc. | Monticello, Arkansas
Diana Cataldo | Founder/Treasurer, Cataldo Ambulance Service, Inc | Middleton, Massachusetts
Cindy Elbert | President, Cindy Elbert Insurance Services, Inc. | Peoria, Arizona
Linda Frederiksen | Executive Director, MEDIC EMS | Davenport, Iowa
Dia Gainor | Executive Director, National Association of EMS Officials (NASEMSO) | Falls Church, Virginia
Debby Gault | Retired/Consultant, AMR | Waterford, Wisconsin
Dr. Marianne Gausche-Hill | Medical Director, Los Angeles County EMS Agency | Santa Fe Springs, California
Blanche Hill | Co-Founder, Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc. | Elmhurst, Illinois
Kristine Kern | Paramedic Professor, San Jacinto College | San Jacinto, Texas
Susan Long | Vice President, Emergency Medical Services, Allina Health EMS | St. Paul, Minnesota
Tracey Loscar | Deputy Director, MatSu Borough EMS | Palmer, Alaska
Pam McBeath | President/ CEO, Balentine Ambulance Service Inc. | Shreveport, Louisiana
Susan McHenry | EMS Director (Retired), State of Virginia | Highlands Ranch, Colorado (Honored Posthumously)
Carol Meyer | Director, Government Relations, McCormick Ambulance | Compton, California
Carol Pafford | Vice President Emeritus, Pafford Medical Services | Hope, Arkansas
Jamie Pafford-Gresham | President/CEO, Pafford Medical Services | Hope, Arkansas
Helen Pierson | Chief Executive Officer, Medic Ambulance | Vallejo, California
Julie Rose | Director of Policy & Advocacy, Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc. | Ashtabula, Ohio
Lauren Rubinson | Founder and CEO, MedEx Ambulance Service | Skokie, Illinois
Janet Smith | Owner and President, On Assignment | San Diego, California
Debbie Vass | Chief Administrative Officer, Sunstar Paramedics | Largo, Florida

The Vanguard Awards are presented in collaboration with Women in Emergency Services (WiES), a newly-founded organization dedicated to supporting and advancing women’s careers in the emergency services industry through empowerment, networking, mentorship, and education.

The winners will receive complimentary registration to the American Ambulance Association Annual Conference & Trade Show in Las Vegas on June 26-28, 2023. They will also be recognized at the President’s Reception on the evening of June 27, and their profiles will be featured on the AAA website and social media.

“The Vanguard Awards celebrate the accomplishments of women who have broken down barriers and opened doors for future generations,” said Strozyk. “We are proud to honor their legacy.”

About the American Ambulance Association

The American Ambulance Association safeguards the future of mobile healthcare through advocacy, thought leadership, and education. AAA advances sustainable EMS policy, empowering its members to serve their communities with high-quality on-demand healthcare. For more than 40 years, AAA has proudly represented those who care for people first.

March 15 | NAEMSP/AAA Town Hall

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NAEMSP/AAA Town Hall:
The Future of Healthcare Policy After the COVID 19 Public Health Emergency: What does it mean for Emergency Medical Services?

March 15th  //  12-1pm ET

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the healthcare system and has highlighted the need for healthcare reform. As the world moves forward from the pandemic, it is likely that the future of healthcare will be shaped by the need for cost containment while continuing to shift the healthcare delivery system to a more value-based care model.

For the past three years, we have seen new innovative approaches to healthcare delivery including the rapid adoption of telemedicine, and it is expected that this trend will continue in the post-pandemic world. Reimbursement reform continues to be an important issue for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, as it affects their ability to provide high-quality care to patients. Despite the disruption that we have seen for the last three years, the EMS industry has continued to push forward with new innovative approaches to service delivery including the expansion of community paramedicine programs and the implementation of alternative programs like the Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3) model. During this session, the panelists will discuss the current healthcare landscape, including what innovative programs may be here to stay and what it means for EMS Systems.

Moderator

Jose G. Cabañas, MD, MPH, FAEMS
President, NAEMSP

Panelists

Jonathan Oberlander, PhD
Professor & Chair of Social Medicine and Professor of Health Policy & Management
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

Paul Hinchey, MD, MBA, FAEMS
COO for University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio

Larry McMillan, MHA
Chief Compliance Officer & ET3 Project Lead, ​Wake County EMS

Randy Strozyk, MBA
President, American Ambulance Association

Lekshmi Kumar, MD, MPH, FAEMS
Medical Director, Grady EMS

Melissa Kroll, MD
Washington University, St. Louis

RFP | Leadership Development & Education Preferred Partner

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Preferred Partner Proposal

Leadership Development & Education

Released February 15, 2023 | Responses Due March 17, 2023

Overview

The American Ambulance Association is a national trade association that serves ambulance services of all types and sizes. Our primary membership is comprised of leadership level representatives from organizations, including CEOs, owners, directors and managers.

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.

The American Ambulance Association board and its members are committed to providing high-quality healthcare to every patient regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and/or on the basis of differing ability. We dedicate time, thought, and resources to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and mutual respect within the Emergency Medical Services workforce and leadership. Together, we save and sustain the lives of community members.

Preferred Partner Program

The American Ambulance Association is seeking a preferred partner in the leadership development and education space; experience working with EMS systems, agencies, and individuals is required. The preferred partner program is a minimum of two years (ending in December of 2024) with the opportunity to renew for an additional year.

 

The goals of this Preferred Partner Program are:

  • Provide AAA members with a vetted, comprehensive, industry focused option for leadership development & education option that addresses the needs of all levels; new supervisor to experienced executives.
  • Provide a more diverse, fresh perspective in our leadership offerings, including webinars and sessions at our annual conference & trade show.
  • Enhance our leadership-themed content including website articles and social and blog posts, newsletters, and quick-take videos.

Structure

The American Ambulance Association is prepared to offer its preferred leadership development and education partner the following:

  • Direct marketing of program and course offerings to the AAA members
  • Opportunities to share information and promote programs through newsletter articles, blog posts, social posts, and quick take videos
  • Two 60-minute webinars per calendar year
  • Influence on a leadership track at our annual conference and tradeshow
  • Opportunity to develop an executive leadership retreat for the AAA

The American Ambulance Association expects the following from its preferred partners:

  • Clear communication and timely responses
  • Creativity, a willingness to learn and grow together
  • Exceptional customer service for our valued members
  • Responsiblity for the development of all materials

Financial Incentives

The firm selected will

  • A Pre-Conference at the AAA Annual Conference and Trade Show – all registration fees collected for the pre-conference will be given to the preferred partner.
  • All the fees collected from the Leadership Education Webinar series will be given to the preferred partner.
  • In 2024 -the development of an executive leadership training series with all expenses paid by the parrtner and all fees given to the partner.

Minimum Requirements

Individuals and organizations responding to this opportunity should meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Offer a comprehensive family of programs that address multiple levels of leadership
  • Take an active approach to, and offer coaching on, diversity, equity, and inclusion in EMS
  • Be able to provide references and examples of program success/value
  • Be widely available, accessible to all AAA members
  • Seek and maintain Affiliate Membership in the Association for the duration of the partnership
  • Sponsor and Exhibit at the Annual Conference and Tradeshow for the duration of the partnership
  • Indemnify the Association against all legal action that may arise out of the partnership
  • Provide the AAA with a quarterly report detailing utilization/participation by AAA Members
  • Provide members with a quality service/product at a savings compared to the open market.

Selection Process and Timeline

Interested parties should submit a written proposal that specifically defines the products and services offered to mbianchi@ambulance.org no later than March 17, 2023. The timeline for the process regarding the review of and Proposals to the selection is as follows:

  1. RFP distributed widely to potential organizations and consultants – February 15, 2023
  2. Questions and comments submitted to AAA Executive Committee – February 20-28, 2023
  3. Proposals Due – March 17, 2023
  4. Committee reviews proposals, interviews top two proposals – March 20-29, 2023
  5. Leadership Edcuation Partner selected – March 31, 2023

 

 

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