Montana Ambulance Association

01/02/2026

MEMSA, Montana Emergency Medical Services Association

Financial collapse, market churn and rising risks define today’s EMS landscape

12/31/2025

Under a policy that took effect in early November, Virginia Beach EMS now responds to most calls without lights and sirens, citing just a 2–3 minute time savings versus nearly doubled crash risk.

More details: https://trib.al/1a5JykY

12/31/2025

EMS funding is broken — and communities are done pretending it’s not

12/31/2025

Move with purpose to prevent an apparatus crash, slip or fall, and protect the patient from increased discomfort

12/31/2025

Thank you DPHHS for engineering Montana’s inclusion in the Rural Health Transformation program. This includes some exciting opportunities for Montana ambulance services! 🚑
MEMSA, Montana Emergency Medical Services Association
American Ambulance Association

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte and Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton today announced a historic $233 million investment from the Trump administration to stabilize and modernize rural health care delivery throughout Montana.

12/28/2025

A helpful discussion of rural EMS funding challenges and opportunities.

In this episode of EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence, Rob is joined by Justin Grohs, manager at Great Falls Emergency Services, Montana. Grohs also serves the American Ambulance Association as chair of the Rural Task Force. Together, they discuss the realities, challenges and funding of rural EMS, wher...

12/27/2025

MEMSA, Montana Emergency Medical Services Association

What the Full Medicare Ambulance Cost Report says about the EMS economic model

12/27/2025

12/26/2025

A discussion of the status of EMS in Montana, the roles of Mobile Integrated Healthcare, funding challenges faced by Montana ambulance services, and solutions to ensure consistent EMS coverage to Montana communities.
MEMSA, Montana Emergency Medical Services Association
American Ambulance Association
AIMHI Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration

David Saslav Interviews Justin Grohs about Great Falls' Community Integrated Healthcare, today and in the future

12/24/2025

MEMSA, Montana Emergency Medical Services Association

Not everyone gets the holidays off.

While many families gather around the table, countless first responders will be on duty—answering calls, responding to crises, and standing ready when others need help most.

For some, this means missing cherished traditions; for others, it means facing heartbreaking and difficult moments that most of us will never see.

This holiday, please take a moment to acknowledge these selfless servants.

A sincere thank-you, a handshake, a pat on the back, or even a quiet nod of appreciation can mean more than you realize.

These small gestures remind them that their dedication, sacrifices, and service do not go unnoticed—and that their communities are truly grateful.

12/24/2025

MEMSA, Montana Emergency Medical Services Association

Happy Holidays from the Savvik Team! 🎄

We’re grateful for our incredible members and all you do for your communities. Thank you for making this year extraordinary.

Please note that our offices will be closed on 12/24, 12/25, and 01/01.

Need something in the meantime? You can still request a quote anytime:
https://hubs.ly/Q03WZ5Gc0

Wishing you a safe, and joyful holiday season!
- The Savvik Team

12/24/2025

MEMSA, Montana Emergency Medical Services Association

State lawmakers are exploring ambulance-based telemedicine to support understaffed rural EMS crews, improve patient care and help retain paramedics and volunteers