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  • Wednesday, January 03, 2024 8:17 AM | Samantha Hilker (Administrator)

    WEBINAR

    Leveraging DOT Grant Funds for EMS Crash Response Improvement

    Hosted by NHTSA’s Office of EMS on January 16 at 1pm ET / 10am PT

    Learn how EMS Agencies are taking advantage of Department of Transportation (DOT) grant funding opportunities to improve EMS system response to roadside crashes.

    NHTSA’s Office of EMS will host a discussion with Fire Chief Bruce Evans with the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District and Paul Teicher, Transportation Policy Analyst at U.S. DOT to share information and best practices to help EMS agencies nationwide prepare to apply for the upcoming Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program.

    REGISTER NOW


    Panelists Include:

    • Gam Wijetunge, Director, NHTSA’s Office of EMS
    • Paul Teicher, Senior Policy Analyst, DOT - Office of the Secretary (OST)
    • Bruce Evans, MPA, CFO, NRP, SPO, Fire Chief, Upper Pine River Fire Protection District

    Attendees will be encouraged to submit questions during any point of the discussion. The webinar and Q&A will last approximately one hour. Sign up to get email updates about this webinar series, new projects and more.

    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, January 12. 

    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


  • Thursday, November 30, 2023 11:03 AM | Samantha Hilker (Administrator)

    We are delighted to announce the results of the 2023 elections for the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin, which transpired at the Annual Meeting on November 3, 2023. The newly elected directors are set to play pivotal roles in guiding our organization to new horizons.

    Please join us in congratulating Scott Mickelson of Bell Ambulance, who has been elected as For Profit Director. Daniel Althaus of Orange Cross Ambulance will be taking on the role of Nonprofit Director, while Robert Lulling of Marquette County EMS has been elected as Government Director. Their diverse backgrounds and expertise will undoubtedly enrich our board's perspectives.

    In addition to the directors, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the elected officers who will continue to lead the association with dedication and skill. Chris Anderson of Bell Ambulance will continue to serve as President, Nick Romenesko of Gold Cross Ambulance as Vice President, Tom Tornstrom of Gundersen Ambulance as Treasurer, and Daniel Althaus of Orange Cross Ambulance will continue in the role of Secretary.

    We look forward to the collaborative efforts of our newly elected directors and officers as we work together to advance the mission of the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin.

  • Thursday, November 30, 2023 10:27 AM | Samantha Hilker (Administrator)


    Discover New Resources Available on EMS.gov

    View the latest EMS By the Numbers - October 2023

    EMS By the Numbers is provided by NHTSA in an effort to help State EMS Officials track particular EMS activations. It originated during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide current information regarding temporal variations in the type and characteristics of EMS activations In addition to Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and COVID-19 data, it also includes trends in EMS response to Cardiac Arrest, Scene Death, Injury, Vehicle Crashes, and Opioid-Related Activations.

    Access the most recent version of this document that was released in October 2023.

    View EMS By the Numbers

    New EMS and Fire Grant Funding Opportunities Available from USFA

    USFA has released the Funding Alternatives for Emergency Medical and Fire Services, which outlines various grants and innovative funding alternatives available for EMS and fire protection services. EMS agencies are encouraged to review this document and explore the grant opportunities available for your state.

    Review Grant Funding Opportunities 

    NIOSH Advisory on PPE Recommendations for Responding to Chemical Suicide Incidents

    The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has partnered with the leading experts from the Pennsylvania Association of Hazardous Materials Technicians to release a new Safety and Health Advisory. The Personal Protective Equipment Recommendations for Response to Chemical Suicide Incidents advisory aims to provide responders with critical guidelines on the recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) when attending to chemical suicide scenarios. This advisory can be used as a guideline to provide personal protective equipment recommendations for first responders to minimize the likelihood of exposures, injuries and fatalities during chemical suicide incidents. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

    Read the Advisory Here


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    Contact Us

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


  • Monday, August 28, 2023 8:00 AM | Samantha Hilker (Administrator)

    The Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin is proud to announce our 2023 Star of Life recipients. This year, 28 individuals are being recognized as a Wisconsin Star of Life.

    Meet Our 2023 Stars

    2023 marks our twelfth Wisconsin Stars of Life event. Creating space and opportunity to recognize those who show up for their communities, and share that celebration with their family and friends who support them, is truly a joy. 

    These 28 dedicated EMS Professionals will be celebrated at a dinner banquet in Madison, WI on October 10, 2023. 

  • Saturday, August 05, 2023 9:32 PM | Samantha Hilker (Administrator)

    We have some positive updates regarding the Wisconsin ambulance assessment initiative.

    Over the past months, we have been working with our lobbyist to pass Senate Bill 157 and on August 4, Governor Evers signed the bill into law. This law officially allows federal funding of this program to move through the state to the providers once the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approves the initiative.

    To that end, we also reached another milestone in the CMS approval process at the end of June when DHS published an official public notice describing the program. Currently PAAW is working with DHS on the next steps in the process to finalize the program design that will be submitted to CMS. Approval can take a few months depending on any questions CMS may have and if they may ask for changes in the program design. With that said, we have made important progress these last few months on getting this program in place and securing supplemental funding for our industry for years to come.

    We will communicate our progress as we work closely with DHS and continue to reach these important milestones.


  • Monday, April 17, 2023 10:14 AM | Samantha Hilker (Administrator)

    Dear Ground Ambulance Providers and Suppliers,

    Starting January 1, 2023, ground ambulance organizations selected in  Year 1 and Year 2 are required to report cost, utilization, revenue, and other information to CMS within 5 months after your data collection period ends. Organizations that fail to report may be subject to a 10% payment reduction. 

    Ground ambulance organizations selected in Year 3 and Year 4 will begin collecting data in 2023 and reporting data beginning in 2024. 

    Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System: Office Hours Session — April 27

    Thursday, April 27 from 2–3 pm ET

    Register for this webinar.                      

    We divided the office hours session into 2 topics:

    • 2–2:30 pm: CMS will answer live questions on the data collection requirements (such as what am I required to collect and when do I report?).  This part of the session is for all selected organizations in Years 1–4.
    • 2:30–3 pm: We’ll answer live questions about registering and requesting access to the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System portal. This part is for selected organizations in Years 1–2 who are required to report beginning in 2023.

    Visit Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System for:

    • Lists of ground ambulance organizations selected in Years 1–2 required to collect information starting in 2022 and report information starting in 2023
    • Organizations selected in Years 3–4 required to collect information starting in 2023 and report information starting in 2024
    • FAQs
  • Friday, April 14, 2023 10:15 AM | Samantha Hilker (Administrator)

    CMS has opened registration for the first set of meetings for the Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing Advisory Committee (GAPBAC). The meetings are scheduled for May 2 and 3. To register for the virtual meetings, please click here.

    The formal notice of the meetings was posted in today’s Federal Register. To access a copy of the formal notice, please click here.

  • Thursday, September 29, 2022 5:19 PM | Samantha Hilker (Administrator)

    Our 2022 Wi Star of Life Recipients will be recognized at a welcome reception and dinner to include an awards ceremony in Madison, WI on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. 

  • Friday, April 08, 2022 1:08 PM | Samantha Hilker (Administrator)


  • Tuesday, March 08, 2022 4:43 PM | Samantha Hilker (Administrator)


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