EMS in the United States
Fragmented Past, Future of Opportunity By Donnie Woodyard, Jr
Length16h 52m
About this audiobook
"EMS in the United States: Fragmented Past, Future of Opportunity" is the first comprehensive Desk Reference for aspiring EMS leaders, managers, and government officials. Written from the perspective and experience of a state and national EMS leader, the book provides an exploration into the evolution, current state, and future of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the United States. From the humble origins of EMS to the impact of influential visionaries, Hollywood, and determined community volunteers, this book provides a deep dive into the rich, often overlooked history.
As a resource for emerging EMS leaders, the book guides the reader through state regulation and administration, providing an introduction to interstate compacts, investigations, enforcement, and public protection. In its final sections, the book outlines leadership lessons, stakeholder engagement, and change management in the EMS environment.
Audiobook details
GenreHealth and Wellness
Length16 hrs 52 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 11, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Foreword
2Acknowledgements
3Preface
41. The Origins of EMS in the United States
52. EMS Visionaries
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63. Hollywood’s Role in Designing the U.S. EMS System
74. A Guiding Star (of Life)
85. Fractures & Fragmentation
96. Volunteerism: The Ultimate EMS Subsidy
107. EMS Data: The Most Powerful Healthcare Dataset
118. National EMS Influencers
129. EMS Week
1310. EMS Service Delivery Models
1411. Disparities in Access to EMS
1512. Physician Medical Direction
1613. EMS System Finance
1714. Economics of Providing EMS
1815. Fundamentals of Insurance & Billing
1916. Essential Service Designation
2017. Certification, Licensure, & Credentialing
2118. National EMS Certification
2219. Paramedic Accreditation
2320. Recruitment & Retention
2421. EMS Practitioner Mental Health: Protecting Our Own
2522. A Professional Code of Conduct
2623. An Introduction to Interstate Compacts
2724. The EMS Compact
2825. State Sovereignty
2926. State EMS Offices
3027. Investigations & Enforcement
3128. Public Protection & Background Checks
3229. Visionary Leadership
3330. Stakeholder Engagement
3431. Leading Change Management
3532. Leadership Lessons
3633. Health Equity, Social Determinants of Health & EMS
3734. Aging Populations & EMS Systems
3835. Resilience, Reliability, And Sustainability
3936. Telehealth: The New Frontier
4037. We Are EMS
41Appendix
42Companion Website
43About the Author
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