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Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.

MP Cloud Technologies Announces AdvanceClaim IQ — the EMS Industry's First Patented, Fully Agentic AI Revenue Cycle Management PlatformWednesday May 13th, 2026

Launching Q2–Q3 2026, ACIQ reads ePCR narratives, codes claims with transparent reasoning, and supports EMS billing teams without replacing them
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Maine FD launches EMS-only paramedic pilot program as fire calls decreaseWednesday May 13th, 2026

The Bangor Fire Department’s EMS-only pilot program is aimed at handling a rising EMS call volume while keeping firefighters available for fire responses
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Report warns possible closure of 99 hospitals could stretch EMS even thinner across the SouthWednesday May 13th, 2026

A new report warns that cuts tied to the Big Beautiful Bill could push nearly 100 rural hospitals toward closure, increasing transport times and straining EMS systems
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Hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship sends Americans to biocontainment quarantine unitsWednesday May 13th, 2026

18 Americans are being monitored at specialized infectious disease facilities after a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius
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$725K grant helps Ariz. FD purchase 35 chest compression devicesWednesday May 13th, 2026

Mesa Fire and Medical will use a federal grant to improve patient care and crew safety during ambulance transports
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Improving outcomes, together: Demers celebrates crews during EMS WeekTuesday May 12th, 2026

Demers Ambulances will participate in EMS Week May 17-23, 2026, with individual giveaways and interactive engagement to bring meaningful recognition to first responders
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'Rosco' helps N.Y. EMTs, paramedics through the toughest callsTuesday May 12th, 2026

A Goldendoodle therapy dog with AMR Western New York, supports EMTs and paramedics coping with trauma, stress and burnout in one of the region’s busiest EMS systems
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Pa. boosts EMS funding as agencies face rising costsTuesday May 12th, 2026

State health officials highlighted millions in EMS investments supporting equipment, recruitment and tuition assistance as EMS struggles with staffing and operational costs
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Former acting FEMA chief gets another shot at leading agencyTuesday May 12th, 2026

Cameron Hamilton, who was fired after defending FEMA’s role in disaster response, would take over an agency facing staffing losses, reform pressure
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Cruise ship passengers quarantined after hantavirus outbreak, sent home for monitoringMonday May 11th, 2026

Passengers from the MV Hondius were flown home to more than 20 countries after a hantavirus outbreak linked to three deaths and multiple suspected infections
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