12/29/2011
Latest Hot Sheet Now Available
Break-in Reported at Wisconsin Fire Station and National EMS Assessment released top the headllines in the laatest edition of Hot Sheets. Subscribers, download your copy HERE.
12/22/2011
CMS Releases Important Statement about Medicare
CMS is instructing its Medicare claims administrative contractors (MACs) to hold ambulance claims with 2012 dates-of-services for the first 10 business days of 2012 (Sunday, January 1, through Tuesday, January 17). 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.
11/22/2011
Latest Hot Sheet Now Available
WISCOM Upgrade Funds Available, Physio-Control Acquired by Private Investment Firm, and Government Targets Health Insurer’s Rate Increase top the headlines in the latest edition of Hot Sheets. Subscribers, download your copy HERE.
11/10/2011
Latest Hot Sheet Now Available
Concealed Carry Law Resources, WEMSA Partners with WATA, and JFC Takes Up DHS Medicaid Program Proposal are the headlines that top the latest edition of Hot Sheets. Subscribers, download your copy HERE.
10/28/11
Latest Hot Sheet Available Now
WEMSA Board Releases Concealed-Carry law position statement, Proposed Wisconsin Radio Channel Naming Standards, and more headline the latest edition of the Hot Sheets. Subscribers, download your copy HERE.
10/19/02011
WEMSA Releases Position Statement
The Wisconsin EMS Association has issued a position statement regarding the state's new concealed-carry law that goes into effect Nov. 1, 2011. To view the statement, click HERE.
10/17/2011
Board of Directors Revise Mission Statement
The board of directors recently voted to revise the organization’s mission statement to better reflect the Association’s vision and service to its members. To view the new statement, click HERE.
10/14/11
Latest Hot Sheet Available Now
Grant opportunities available for EMS providers, State Office Created to Coordinate Fraud Prevention, and more headline the latest edition of the Hot Sheets. Subscribers, download your copy HERE.
10/11/2011
Working Together Conference Registration Now Open
The Working Together Conference registration and brochure are now available online. Click HERE for more info.
09/28/2011
Deadline Near to Book Hotel for Service Director Course
The Wisconsin EMS Association is pleased to partner with the State EMS Office to offer the highly acclaimed Service Director Course on October 8, 2011. Attendees will receive 8 hours continuing education. The course will be held in conjunction with WEMSA's Annual Meeting. The event is open to members AND non-members. For more information, to register, or book a hotel room, click here.
08/30/2011
WEMSA Announces Newest Group Buying Partner
LifeQuest Services has been selected as the preferred ambulance billing & collections vendor. Click here for more information.
08/30/2011
New WEMSA Service & Corporate Members Eligible to Win AED
Any organization that joins as a WEMSA service or corporate member before November 1, 2011, will automatically be entered to win a FREE Zoll AED Plus unit. Click here to join!
08/30/2011
Application Period Open for Board of Directors
Applications must be received in the Association office no later than 5 p.m. on Nov. 1, 2011. Forms and information are only available by contacting the Wisconsin EMS Association at 800-793-6820 or email. Full Details here.
8/18/2011
WEMSA enters Cvent’s $10,000 Great Event Photo Contest. Click here to cast your vote. Contest ends August 22nd.
07/31/11
Latest Hot Sheet Available Now
The EMS Section fills two open positions, WEMSA elects new leadership, and more headline the latest edition of the Hot Sheets. Subscribers, download your copy HERE.
06/13/11
Latest Hot Sheet Available Now
The former Executive Director of the Wisconsin EMS Association tops the latest edition of the Hot Sheets. Subscribers, download your copy HERE.
Latest Magazine Available Now
May 2, 2011
Celebrate EMS Week 2011 with a special edition fo EMS Professionals. Helicopter landing zone safety, traumatic brain injuries, plus a real-life story of the "miracle kid's" recovery are featured in this special EMS Week issue. Are you a WEMSA member? Then download your copy HERE.
WEMSA Board of Directors Submit Position Statement on Creation of Federal EMS Agency
April 19, 2011
The national Security Staff Resilience Directorate has requested that FICEMS engage with stakeholders and develop an options paper by May 15, 2011. FICEMS requested input from stakeholders about what the role should be and should not be of the Federal government in the lead EMS agency. MORE
WEMSA Member Recipient of Innovators in EMS 2010 Award
March 20, 2011
WEMSA member, Greg Friese, MS, NREMT-P, was recently recognized at the JEMS 2011 EMS Today Conference as one of the ten recipients of the EMS 10: Innovators in EMS 2010 Award. MORE
Deadline Draws Near for Board of Director’s Election
March 18, 2011
WEMSA members are reminded of the March 31 deadline to return ballots for the Board of Directors election. Each year four positions for a 3-yr term are open for election to the 12-member WEMSA Board. MORE
Latest Hot Sheet Available To Subscribers Now
March 8, 2011
The latest Hot Sheet released by the Wisconsin EMS Association is now available in the Members Section! MORE
WEMSA Releases Position Statement on Governor Walker's Budget Repair Bill
February 21, 2011
The Wisconsin EMS Association has released a position statement regarding Governor Walker's Budget Repair Bill. MORE
WEMSA Office Closed During Conference
January 24, 2011
Due to the upcoming Working Together Emergency Services Midwest Conference & Exposition, the Wisconsin EMS Association office will be closed from January 25 – 30. MORE
Candidates Share Thoughts on Wisconsin EMS
October 27, 2010
The Wisconsin EMS Association asked the two front-running candidates for Wisconsin governor to share some of their thoughts on the EMS system in Wisconsin. MORE
WEMSA Board, Staff Partake in Strategic Planning Session
October 25, 2010
WEMSA’s Board of Directors and full-time staff members completed a day-long strategic planning session on October 9. MORE