American Ambulance Association

JULY 18, 2025

This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join! The post Senate NDAA Includes Provisions to Advance Veteran Medic-to-Paramedic Transition appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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ACEP Now

JULY 3, 2025

With only a week off, he’ll begin filming Season 2 in mid-June, as new episodes will drop in January 2026. After grueling 12-hour days and working up to 100 hours a week, it’s no wonder Dr. Sachs looks forward to some shut-eye. That’s why Dr. Sachs and his team obsess over accuracy, but the primary goal is entertainment.

Emergency Department

ESO

JUNE 20, 2025

Starting in January 2026, a new data submission process will be implemented , making it easier and faster to submit your trauma data. Our team already has the technical requirements and is actively developing the necessary updates to support the new process in 2026. Can I still use my legacy registry for TQIP submissions in 2026?

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ESO

JULY 31, 2025

By January 1, 2026, all incident reporting for departments across the United States will go through NERIS. Don’t miss the opportunity to equip your team with the tools and knowledge needed to confidently transition to NERIS in 2026. The rollout is organized by FEMA regions, with each region assigned a different month for onboarding.

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NVFC

JULY 22, 2025

Want to attend the 2026 Training Summit to learn from a cadre of nationally-known instructors and subject matter experts? The benefits are overwhelming and will promote camaraderie with others to help us see different perspectives. Sign up here to stay informed as registration, agenda, and stipend information is released.

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NVFC

JUNE 24, 2025

Mark your calendar now for the 2026 NVFC Training Summit, which will take place June 26-27 in Arlington, VA. Eighteen new NVFC instructors were trained through train-the-trainers on the NVFC’s leadership, culture, hazmat, and EV/AFV courses.

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NVFC

JULY 8, 2025

The National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), the nation’s primary system for collecting fire incident data, is sunsetting on January 31, 2026. The transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) is in full swing.

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Southwest Health

JULY 8, 2025

This final funding commitment ensures that the long-anticipated project can move forward as planned, with groundbreaking scheduled for fall 2025 and doors opening to local families by fall 2026. The project was first made possible by a $2,585,000 Congressionally Directed Spending Grant from the U.S.

American Ambulance Association

JULY 17, 2025

The post CMS Proposed Pro Forma Rule Implementing the Ground Ambulance Add-ons as part of the CY 2026 Ambulance Fee Schedule Proposed Rule appeared first on American Ambulance Association. This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join!

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 23, 2023

More Than Four Million Ontarians Will Be Without a Family Doctor by 2026. More Than Four Million Ontarians Will Be Without a Family Doctor by 2026. million – will be without a family doctor by 2026. Date: December 12, 2023 Reference: OCFP News. Date: December 12, 2023 Reference: OCFP News.

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American Ambulance Association

DECEMBER 19, 2024

A two-year extension through December 31, 2026 of the temporary […] The post Ambulance Medicare Add-On Extension Update appeared first on American Ambulance Association. On Tuesday, Congressional Leaders released a FY 2025 Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the Federal Government through March 14, 2025.

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ACEP Now

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The CHRISTUS Health-Texas A&M Spohn Emergency Medicine Residency Program announced Friday that its program will close in June 2026 after the current emergency medicine residents complete their training.

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AAAM

MARCH 3, 2025

Join your road safety peers at these upcoming road safety events and conferences: April 2025 AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety 2025 Safe Mobility Conference April 79, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin, USA May 2025 CARSP/ICTCT 2025 Road Safety Conference May 2023, 2025, in Qubec City, Qubec, Canada June 2025 2025 International Research Council on Biomechanics (..)

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ESO

MAY 9, 2024

The NFIRS decommissioning process will be completed by January 1, 2026, and all departments will be transitioned to NERIS reporting. Phase 1 release of the beta data schema for developers to build the software was released on May 6, 2024, and Phase 2’s release is slated to happen later in Summer 2024. How can ESO help you prepare?

Emergency Response

ESO

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The process is on track and expected to be completed by 2026. What you can expect in 2026: Continued onboarding for stations who have not yet done so Continued development and new releases Complete decommissioning of NFIRS Preparing for NERIS To prepare for NERIS, first and foremost, identify your NERIS lead.

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NVFC

AUGUST 27, 2024

Please note, NERIS will replace NFIRS on January 1, 2026. Those with expertise in community risk reduction, fire investigation/analysis, and health and safety are invited to check out the draft schemas and provide any comments based on your knowledge and experience. Learn more.

ESO

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Here are few of the important upcoming milestones happening between the remainder of 2024 through 2026: 2024: Development and launch This year has been incredibly productive. What’s the current timeline? The roll-out will be taking place over the next few years.

Emergency Response

EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The legislation will affect drug prices starting in 2026 , but the list of the first ten medications to be negotiated was released earlier this month and can be found here. It includes a number of expensive medications that patients in the ED are commonly prescribed such as Xarelto, Eliquis, and insulin.

Emergency Department

FirstWatch

JULY 1, 2024

Nominations for the 2025 – 2026 Fellowship will be open starting in February 2025. The Fellowship is customized to each winner, with a curriculum designed to meet their specific interests and needs. This includes selecting mentors with specific expertise from the FirstWatch leadership team and from across the industry.

EMS

ESO

OCTOBER 1, 2024

USFA has stated that NFIRS data will no longer be accepted starting in 2026. USFA is planning to have their NERIS reporting tool available early in 2025 as well. 2025 will be a hybrid reporting year, with some agencies still using NFIRS, and others starting to use NERIS reporting. What should I know about using NERIS within ESO?

CAD

ACEP Now

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Gausche-Hill says that the program you see at launch in 2025 probably will change based on feedback in 2026. The accreditation criteria will evolve based on feedback, best practices, and emerging trends in emergency medicine. The key is thoughtfulness, inclusiveness, and understanding that this is dynamic,” she said.

Emergency Department

ACEP Now

MARCH 13, 2024

It won‘t launch until 2026, but we’re hoping by that time we’ll be ready to go. We want it to be valid, we want it to be reliable. We do think it will really examine those competencies that we currently cannot do only with the written exam or even with our current oral exam.

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EMDocs

OCTOBER 27, 2023

3 On August 29, 2023, CMS released its ten contenders for initial price applicability year 2026 – these include Eliquis, Jardiance, Xarelto, Januvia, Farxiga, Entresto, Enbrel, Imbruvica, Stelara, and multiple short-acting insulin formulations including NovoLog and Fiasp. 5 Why does it matter?

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 14, 2023

2023 May;182(5):2013-2026 QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus Performance in Children: A Narrative Review. N Engl J Med. 2023 May 11;388(19):1755-1766. Guidelines and best evidence Analgesia and sedation in critically ill pediatric patients: an update from the recent guidelines and point of view. Mondardini MC, et al. Eur J Pediatr. Buonsenso D, et al.

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FirstWatch

JUNE 2, 2025

Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS), has been named the 2025 – 2026 Jack Stout EMS Fellow. Nominations for 2026 2027 will be open February, 2026. The post Nicholas Wagner Selected as the 2025 – 2026 Recipient of the Jack Stout EMS Fellowship for Leadership Development appeared first on FirstWatch.

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American Burn Association

APRIL 18, 2025

Categories Advocacy Burn News MAC Spotlight Media Member Services Member Spotlight Organization News Prevention Quality Care Research Return to News & Activities As Congress begins work on the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget, the American Burn Association (ABA) is encouraging lawmakers to increase funding for the Military Burn Research Program (..)

ESO

MARCH 11, 2025

With NFIRS officially retiring on January 1, 2026, fire departments are preparing for onboarding and learning what NERIS will bring to their daily operations. The webinar mentioned that fire departments will be able to transition to NERIS in 2025 based on their local needs and readiness.

Emergency Response

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

MAY 8, 2025

Article IV Governance/Terms : Adjust the terms of two regional seats in 2026 to start a new three-year cycle. If that Past President declines to assume that position, then it shall remain vacant until the next Presidency change. This is to ensure all Board seats are aligned with a rotating cycle.

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American Burn Association

JANUARY 22, 2025

Submissions are due in Fall 2025, and winners will be announced during National Burn Awareness Week 2026. Poster Contest for Burn Camp Survivors Designed to empower young burn survivors, this contest encourages creativity and storytelling. Visit this link for details.

Emergency Department

Don't Forget the Bubbles

DECEMBER 9, 2024

2026 Gandhi V, Manna S. PMID: 33922824; PMCID: PMC8122992. Fenn NE 3rd, Plake KS. Opioid and Benzodiazepine Weaning in Pediatric Patients: Review of Current Literature. Pharmacotherapy. 2017;37(11):1458-1468. doi:10.1002/phar.2026 PICU sedation and analgesia weaning guidelines. St Georges Healthcare.

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ACEP Now

JUNE 5, 2025

If you want to be part of the incredible voice of emergency physicians ACEP carries to Capitol Hill each year, join us next year for LAC from April 26-28, 2026, in Washington, D.C.! This report will serve as the basis for new advocacy strategies on behalf of emergency physicians and our specialty for years to come.

EMS

ACEP Now

MARCH 10, 2025

The data will then be reported to the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House on January 1, 2026, and annually thereafter. The initial data submission was due to the Health and Human Services Commission no later than March 1.

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