Montana Ambulance Association

05/23/2026

Happy EMS Week Symposium Fans!

We hope everyone is having an enjoyable EMS Week- getting to celebrate all the accomplishments and victories you have enjoyed over the year.

Please comment a photo of your crews or your ambulance to help us honor all the amazing services and pre-hospital providers that selflessly give.

Thank you!

05/23/2026

Breaking: CMS has released a proposed rule that could significantly reshape the future of Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) supplemental reimbursement programs nationwide.

For the first time, CMS is proposing Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule-based payment limits on certain targeted Medicaid supplemental payments involving GEMT providers.

If finalized, the proposal could have major implications for reimbursement strategy, supplemental payment methodologies, and the long-term sustainability of GEMT programs nationwide.

PWW|AG is actively reviewing the proposal and its potential impact on ambulance agencies across the country.

Read more: https://shorturl.at/YoyUy

This will also be a key discussion topic at Executive Innovation (XI) and abc360 in Clearwater Beach, Florida, June 2–4, including what these proposed changes could mean operationally and financially for EMS agencies moving forward.

Registration is available for both in-person and virtual attendance.

Learn more and register: https://www.pwwag.com/events

05/23/2026

EMS clinicians in all 50 states; Washington, D.C.; Puerto Rico; and U.S. military overseas addresses now hold an active multistate Privilege to Practice through licenses issued by EMS Compact member states.

More details: https://trib.al/gT0dA5L

05/19/2026

MEMSA, Montana Emergency Medical Services Association

HELENA, Mont. - Several rural and volunteer emergency medical services providers (EMS) in Montana will receive new ambulances this spring, thanks to a grant from the Montana Department of Transportation

05/17/2026

5 Days, 22 Prizes. It's our EMS Week Giveaway! Enter Here: https://hubs.ly/Q04fxKJH0

05/17/2026

Policy shifts and sustainable funding are needed to help manage the demand of mental health calls

05/17/2026

National EMS Week 2026 is here! 🚑💙 We proudly celebrate the professionals who provide lifesaving care, comfort, and support to our communities across the United States. Thank you for your commitment to serving others and making a difference every single day.

05/17/2026

Tomorrow kicks off ! 🎉 This week celebrates EMS professionals & the important work they do in our nation's communities. This year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together” acknowledges collective efforts to support EMS professionals everywhere. 👏 Follow for updates and celebrations throughout the week! 📲

04/13/2026

"Dispatchers are hero coordinators, waiting patiently to answer a cry for help. They soothe pain with the sound of a calm voice, instill confidence in those who feel helpless".

Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!

According to the Association of Public-Safety Communication Officials- "Every year during the second week of April, the telecommunications personnel in the public safety community, are honored. This week-long event is a time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their lives to serving the public. It is a week that should be set aside so everyone can be made aware of their hard work and dedication.

https://www.npstw.org/about-npstw/