American Ambulance Association

03/06/2026

02/24/2026

Our Life-Assist Team is proud to sponsor the AAA Annual Conference. We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Hotel from April 20-22. Join us at our 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝟭𝟬𝟰 to discuss how we can support your emergency medical products & equipment needs.

02/20/2026

We were proud to join the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), and the State EMS Association Networking Group to cohost the EMS Association Summit (EAS) in Kansas City this past week.

EMS leaders from across the country came together for meaningful collaboration, dynamic idea-sharing, and valuable new connections — all centered on strengthening partnerships and shaping the future of nationwide. 🚑🤝

02/13/2026

The American Ambulance Association (AAA) is proud to introduce the 2026 class of ! Now in its fourth year, EMSNext continues to spotlight emerging leaders who are driving the future of through innovation, service, and bold leadership.

This year’s 25 recipients exemplify dedication to their patients, their teams, and their communities. Through professional development, mentorship, and meaningful industry connections, EMSNext empowers these rising professionals to help shape the next era of leadership.

Please join us in celebrating:

John P. Aldinger, Samuel Barry, Marcus J. Bond, Amanda Corrao, Courtney De Weese, Kaylee Frank, Brivan Garcia, Nick Heasley, Madeline Herring, Justin James Hill, Riley Howard, Alecia Kaye Johnson, Megan Ladewig, Blake Miller, Peter Nguyen, Alexia Rogers, Anthony Joseph Romito, Lucas Ryan, Ryan Sauve, Bryson Schroeder, Andrew Smith, Jordan Teitsma, Katie Tooley, Toni L. Weber, and Derek K. Weinkauf.

02/13/2026

The American Ambulance Association (AAA), in partnership with Women in Emergency Services, is proud to honor 11 outstanding women whose 35+ years of service have left a lasting mark on emergency medical services.

These Vanguard leaders have helped shape mobile healthcare through decades of vision, resilience, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to patient care. Their influence extends far beyond their organizations, strengthening the profession for generations to come.

Please join us in recognizing and celebrating these remarkable leaders:

Pamela Bell Simmons, Sabina A. Braithwaite, Brenda Brenner, Lucie Drum, Kim Hamilton, Carla Hembach, Sarah Loomis McEntee, Deborah Mattson, Donna Newchurch, Carol Pierce, and Brenda Staffan.

02/10/2026

Thank you, Rep. Rick Crawford, for cosponsoring the 2025 Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act. This legislation is vital to ensuring that every American has access to life-saving and life-sustaining where and when it is needed. We applaud your commitment to .

02/10/2026

Thank you, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui, for cosponsoring the 2025 Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act. This legislation is vital to ensuring that every American has access to life-saving and life-sustaining where and when it is needed. We applaud your commitment to .

02/10/2026

Thank you, Rep. Summer Lee, for cosponsoring the 2025 Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act. This legislation is vital to ensuring that every American has access to life-saving and life-sustaining where and when it is needed. We applaud your commitment to .

02/06/2026

Thank You to Our Champions in Congress! 🚑💙

Including Senators Catherine Cortez Masto, Susan Collins, Bill Cassidy, Peter Welch, Shelley Moore Capito, Jeff Merkley, Chuck Schumer, Ron Wyden, Mike Crapo, and John Thune, along with Representatives Claudia Tenney, Terri Sewell, Mike Carey, Danny Davis, Cliff Bentz, Paul Tonko, Carol Miller, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Richard Neal, Jason Smith, Mike Thompson, Vern Buchanan, Lloyd Doggett, Brett Guthrie, Frank Pallone, Morgan Griffith, and Diana DeGette.

Thank you for securing a 23-month extension of critically needed Medicare financial relief for ground ambulance services. Your support enables our members—frontline providers of essential mobile healthcare—to continue serving their communities with the high-quality care patients deserve.

02/03/2026

🚨 House Passes 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act

The House has approved the Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2026 by a vote of 217-214, securing a 23-month extension of Medicare ambulance add-on payments: 2% for urban, 3% for rural, and 22.6% for super rural areas—now funded through December 31, 2027. The Senate approved the package on January 30, and it now moves to the President’s desk.

The bill also includes report language directing ASPR to establish a pilot program addressing workforce shortages, alongside funding for several other programs critical to EMS operations. This legislation will fund five federal agencies through the end of FY2026 and resolves the brief partial government shutdown - DHS funding extends through February 13.

AAA continues to advocate for sustainable EMS payment reform and workforce support, ensuring ambulance providers can maintain on-demand, high-quality care in every community.

12/29/2025

CMS has announced year-one awards for all 50 states under the Rural Health Transformation Program.

CMS Announces $50 Billion in Awards to Strengthen Rural Health in All 50 States