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Slovenia Invests in EMS by Advancing Helicopter Purchase, EU-Funded Projects
04/24/2026
Jaroslaw Adamowski
Slovenia has signed a contract worth around $37 million with Italian aircraft maker Leonardo to purchase two helicopters for the country’s EMS.
Slovenia has signed a contract worth around $37 million with Italian aircraft maker Leonardo to purchase two helicopters for the country’s EMS.
Slovenia has signed a contract...
04/24/2026
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Ambulance in Los Cabos Mexico, Rosemarie Mosteller - stock.adobe.com
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Mexican Central Government Takes Action Against Irregular Ambulances
04/17/2026
Eugene Gerden
The newest Mexican president has made promises to invest in the country's healthcare, including ambulance services.
The newest Mexican president has made promises to invest in the country's healthcare, including ambulance services.
The newest Mexican president has...
04/17/2026
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Currently, the Polish Medical Air Rescue operates 27 EC135/H135 helicopters, with the last four purchased at the end of 2015.
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Poland’s Health Ministry Eyes New Helicopters for Polish Medical Air Rescue
04/07/2026
Jaroslaw Adamowski
The government grants cover 99% of costs for new medical helicopters.
The government grants cover 99% of costs for new medical helicopters.
The government grants cover 99%...
04/07/2026
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Mapusa, Goa, India. Ambulance Car Moving With Siren
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India Plans to Accelerate Reform of National EMS Sector
03/31/2026
Eugene Gerden
Russian oil imports have boosted government funding, staffing is an issue amid attacks on healthcare workers.
Russian oil imports have boosted government funding, staffing is an issue amid attacks on healthcare workers.
Russian oil imports have boosted...
03/31/2026
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Rega ambulance jet type Bombardier Challenger 650 registration HB-JWA landing at Swiss Zurich Airport on a cloudy autumn day. Photo taken October 25th, 2025, Zurich Kloten, Switzerland.
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Demand for EMS in Switzerland Grows Despite High Costs
03/24/2026
Eugene Gerden
More Swiss citizens are calling emergency services instead of their family doctor, which began during the pandemic and hasn't slowed down.
More Swiss citizens are calling emergency services instead of their family doctor, which began during the pandemic and hasn't slowed down.
More Swiss citizens are calling...
03/24/2026
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Tokyo Fire Department Ambulance
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Aging Population, Stagnant Wages Push Japan’s EMS Sector to the Brink
03/17/2026
Eugene Gerden
Japan's federal government is examining several methods of decreasing the EMS workload in the country.
Japan's federal government is examining several methods of decreasing the EMS workload in the country.
Japan's federal government is...
03/17/2026
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loading patient into ambulance
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Romania Orders 600 New Ambulances to Boost EMS Capabilities
03/10/2026
Jaroslaw Adamowski
Romanian authorities have taken steps in recent years to modernize an aging ambulance fleet.
Romanian authorities have taken steps in recent years to modernize an aging ambulance fleet.
Romanian authorities have taken...
03/10/2026
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Ambulance in Sydney Australia
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Australia Hopes to Solve Problem of Personnel Shortage in Domestic EMS Sector in Years to Come
02/27/2026
Eugene Gerden
Australian states are looking to increase EMS wages to attract new practitioners and retain current employees,
Australian states are looking to increase EMS wages to attract new practitioners and retain current employees,
Australian states are looking to...
02/27/2026
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Vietnam EMS Sector Awaits Changes
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Vietnam EMS Sector Awaits Changes
02/16/2024
Eugene Gerden
The government of Vietnam plans to continue the development of its EMS sector, setting a goal of bringing it to the world’s highest standards within the next couple of decades.
The government of Vietnam plans to continue the development of its EMS sector, setting a goal of bringing it to the world’s highest standards within the next couple of decades.
The government of Vietnam plans...
02/16/2024
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EMS World Spring 2026 Issue

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March 2026
Volume 55
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Shock Advised: EMS Economics in Critical Condition
Feature Story
Shock Advised: EMS Economics in Critical Condition
05/14/2024

By Michael Brook, Senior Vice President, Digitech

By Michael Brook, Senior Vice Pr...
On the 50th Anniversary of EMS Week, it's time to prioritize fixing the broken EMS reimbursement model.
On the 50th Anniversary of EMS Week, it's time to prioritize fixing the broken EMS reimbursement model.
On the 50th Anniversary of EMS...
05/14/2024
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texas state technical college
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June 14 Has Special Meaning for Three TSTC Paramedic Students
06/13/2024

By The Odessa American, Texas

By The Odessa American, Texas
U.S. Army veterans David Aman, Sarah Franklin, and Shawn James take a few minutes every year to celebrate June 14 as the birthday of their military branch.
U.S. Army veterans David Aman, Sarah Franklin, and Shawn James take a few minutes every year to celebrate June 14 as the birthday of their military branch.
U.S. Army veterans David...
06/13/2024
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2024 Hooley Award Winners Announced and Celebrated at ImageTrend Connect
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2024 Hooley Award Winners Announced and Celebrated at ImageTrend Connect
07/31/2024
ImageTrend, LLC announced the winners of its 2024 Hooley™ Awards at the 16th annual ImageTrend Connect Conference.
ImageTrend, LLC announced the winners of its 2024 Hooley™ Awards at the 16th annual ImageTrend Connect Conference.
ImageTrend, LLC announced the...
07/31/2024
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Crossword Puzzle #70: Action and Reaction
09/05/2024
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Myth Busting EMS: Time to Evolve Our Approach
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Myth Busting EMS: Time to Evolve Our Approach
10/18/2024
Let’s shed those sacred cows and embrace a new era of EMS—one where expertise and efficiency drive our success.
Let’s shed those sacred cows and embrace a new era of EMS—one where expertise and efficiency drive our success.
Let’s shed those sacred cows and...
10/18/2024
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