Seat at the Table

Justin Schorr hosts the board of directors from the International Association of EMS Chiefs to begin an 8 part series. This episode they discuss the history of EMS and where we are seen at the federal level!

Mike Taigman and Bill Sugiyama continue the discussion of Community Paramedicine with hosts Justin Schorr and Mark Glencorse.  In this episode they discuss where to find funding for expanded EMS programs and how increasing the level of assessment for Paramedics can prevent complications in the long run.  Mike Taigman shares an example of a simple [...]

Hosts Justin Schorr and Mark Glencorse seek to learn how EMS proviers can have more of a positive impact on their communities before they call 911.  Joining the discussion are Bill Sugiyama EMS Chief for Oakland and Alameda County’s Mike Taigman shares with our audience how he has developed personalized care for the citizens in [...]

One of the most important findings of the last 45 years in EMS is that there is not a lot of data to support difinitely one way or another that paramedics save lives. While the discussion continues on what the federal government role should be in emergency medical services one thing is clear… we need [...]

Host Justin Schorr hosts members of the International Association of EMS Chiefs in a discussion about politics in EMS. What role does the federal government play in EMS and how does this impact us moving forward.

Mike Taigman and Bill Sugiyama conclude their discussion of Community Paramedicine with hosts Justin Schorr and Mark Glencorse.  In this episode Mike Taigman discusses the small conversations we can have with patients about their medications, lifestyle even the food they eat.  Preventing the 911 call is more of a “save” than the intervention when it’s [...]

In this episode series host Justin Schorr has MD & Paramedic Jim Brasiel, Paramedic Intern Jeremiah Bush, Paramedic Preceptor Natalie Quededioux and Director of EMS Operation at Oakland Fire Department and President Elect of the International Association of EMS Chiefs Bill Sugiyama together to discuss how it started for us then and now.

In this episode series host Justin Schorr hasMD & Paramedic Jim Brasiel, Paramedic Intern Jeremiah Bush, Paramedic Preceptor Natalie Quededioux and Director of EMS Operation at Oakland Fire Department and President Elect of the International Association of EMS Chiefs Bill Sugiyama together to discuss how we become a profession.

In this episode series host Justin Schorr hasMD & Paramedic Jim Brasiel, Paramedic Intern Jeremiah Bush, Paramedic Preceptor Natalie Quededioux and Director of EMS Operation at Oakland Fire Department and President Elect of the International Association of EMS Chiefs Bill Sugiyama together to discuss how gaining trust is a key component for the industry will [...]