Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers play a crucial role in supporting the healthcare needs of Missouri residents struggling with mental illness. As the first point of contact in these types of crisis situations, our EMS providers are uniquely positioned at the center of state-wide efforts to improve coordination, access to, and outcomes in mental health crisis care. This includes expanding our emergency medical transport options beyond traditional transportation service

As emergency medical services (EMS) efforts to better support patients and communities across Missouri through the implementation of innovative programs like Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) and Community Paramedicine (CP) programs, the Missouri Ambulance Association remains committed to staying at the forefront of these efforts. One of the benefits of these initiatives is that rather than focusing solely on emergency response and patient transportation, these models introd

As telehealth has become a key element in primary care medical offices across the country, it is also transforming how our emergency medical services personnel operate across Missouri. The healthcare system is continuing to evolve, and EMS agencies alongside it. By adopting telehealth solutions into our emergency services operations, we can effectively enhance patient care, improve efficiency on and in between calls, and expand access to essential medical care into underserve