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BALA CYNWYD, PA — Connect America has introduced a nurse-triage service integrated into its personal emergency response systems, targeting avoidable emergency department visits and medical transportation costs by connecting at-risk …
Connect America Adds Nurse Triage to Curb Emergency Care Costs Read More
CETRONIA, PA — Pennsylvania will direct an additional $6 million to emergency medical services agencies through the 2026-27 state budget, expanding equipment support for a workforce that handles more than …
Pennsylvania Adds $6 Million for EMS Equipment Read More
EXTON, PA — Lungpacer Medical said a new economic analysis projects its AeroPace diaphragm-stimulation system could reduce hospital and post-acute care costs by about $24,000 per patient before device expenses, …
Lungpacer Study Projects $24,000 Savings Per AeroPace Case Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — Two public safety projects in Chester County will receive a combined $2.75 million in state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants to expand emergency medical services in East …
Friendship Ambulance, Schuylkill Township Secure $2.75M Grants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Emergency medical services agencies across Pennsylvania are receiving $6.6 million in state funding aimed at hiring, training, and equipping responders to improve emergency response times and patient …
$6.6M Boost Targets EMS Shortages, Faster Emergency Response Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Pennsylvania health officials highlighted new investments aimed at strengthening the state’s emergency medical services workforce during a visit to an EMS training center in Allegheny County earlier …
New EMS Funding Plan Raises Hope for Faster Emergency Care Read More
What This Means for You Thirty-six fire and EMS providers serving Senate District 44 will receive state grants totaling $671,662. No direct cost to residents; funding comes from a statewide …
More Than $670,000 Awarded to Local Fire and EMS Companies in SD44 Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — ChristianaCare and Air Methods on December 17 unveiled a next-generation medical helicopter that leaders say will redefine emergency air transport across Delaware and the surrounding region.
First-of-Its-Kind Life-Saving Helicopter Takes Flight in the Northeast Read More
ALTOONA, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a new statewide initiative aimed at attracting more Pennsylvanians to careers in emergency medical services (EMS). The program was launched on Thursday …
Join the Fight to Save Lives: Pennsylvania’s Urgent Call for EMS Heroes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved legislation sponsored by State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, that aims to address critical funding challenges faced by fire and emergency …
Pennsylvania House Approves Legislation to Boost Funding for Fire and EMS Services Read More