WEMSA News
12/29/2011
Latest Hot Sheet Now Available
Break-in Reported at Wisconsin Fire Station, National EMS Assessment Released top the headllines in the latest edition of Hot Sheets. Subscribers, download your copy HERE.
12/22/2011
CMS Releases Important Statement about Medicare
CMS is instructing a hold on ambulance claims for the first 10 business days of 2012. For more details, read today's Hot Sheet.
12/8/2011
Latest Hot Sheet Now Available
Peds Bag Project Extended to First Responders, “Castle Doctrine” Bill Signed by Governor top the headlines in the latest edition of Hot Sheets. Subscribers, download your copy HERE.
State EMS News
11/22/2011
EMS Section To Hold Service Director Course
The EMS Office has scheduled another EMS Service Directors Training Course on January 25, 2012 at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. More details may be found on the Events page HERE.
11/10/2011
EMS Section Addresses National Education Standards
EMS Office releases a memo that addresses the National Education Standards, the National Scope of Practice, and it's affect on Wisconsin EMS. Read the memo HERE.
10/14/2011
DHS To Hold Town Hall Meeting in Madison, Milwaukee
Officials from the DHS will hold a Town Hall meeting in Madison & Milwaukee to collect input on Medicaid cost-savings initiatives recently released by the Department. MORE
National EMS News
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January 25-28, 2012 marks the 26th anniversary of the Working Together Conference & Exposition - The Midwest’s leading Emergency Services educational, informational, and networking event. Online registration is now closed. All registrations must now be completed on-site. WEMSA Office operations have moved to the conference location.
NEW!! WEMSA Forms Alliance with Kaplan Fire & EMS Training to Offer Educational Opportunities to Members
The Wisconsin EMS Association has partnered with Kaplan Fire & EMS Training to make continuing education programs available to WEMSA members and employees, as well as to their immediate family members and qualified domestic partners. All EMS and fire modules will be offered at a discounted rate. Members, click HERE for more information.
Resources for Pre-hospital Management of Athletic C-spine Injuries
To view the Position Statements, videos, and other resource materials, click HERE.
WEMSA Releases Position Statement on Concealed-Carry Law
To view the statement and other helpful resources, click HERE.
All Aboard!
Join us for our 8th Annual EMS Cruise as it sets sail for the Western Caribbean aboard the Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas March 4-11, 2012. Book your vacation to the Western Caribbean along with hundreds of EMTs, First Responders, Firefighters, family and friends! Click here for information and booking details.
LifeQuest Services—New Group Buying Partner
LifeQuest Services has been selected as WEMSA's newest group buying partner, providing high quality billing, collections, and data management for over 19 years. Visit our group buying program and see how you can save time and money!
Office Space Available for Lease in WEMSA Headquarters
This property is located on a high visibility corner in the heart of Wind Lake, 30 minutes from downtown Milwaukee or Racine, 40 minutes from Kenosha, 15 minutes from Burlington, and 1.5 hours from Madison. Beautiful NEW brick building. Click here for photos and more details.
Paper Run Reports Available
The Wisconsin EMS Association obtained the surplus inventory of paper ambulance run reports from the State EMS Office. Now, while supplies last, the forms are available at no cost to WEMSA service and corporate members. The forms will be available for pick up at the Working Together Conference in Milwaukee. Servicesare encouraged to place an order prior to the conference by contacting the WEMSA office. Member organizations may also call or email the WEMSA office to arrange for local pick-up or discuss shipping options.