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Comment by Thomas Durkee on November 8, 2009 at 8:53pm

Nice job, Kurt (and your team) - - - - - -

This week the Senate and House passed the final version of S. 1793, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009. The legislation is now on its way to President Obama for signature.

Due in large part to Advocates for EMS, the first responder notification provision that was dropped in the 2006 law has been reinstated.


Nice job. Keep up the good work!

-Tom

Comment by Kurt Krumperman on July 8, 2009 at 7:07am

Sean,

By joining you get regular updates on what is going on in Washington regarding EMS. You can also join our monthly call on the third Friday of the month where we often here from federal officials, get updates and share information. You can go on our website and send a letter to your members of Congress on legislation we are supporting.

Kurt Krumperman
AEMS President

Comment by Sean Barnes on July 7, 2009 at 5:47pm

I've been in EMS for over 20 years and I've always wished that I could become involved in a more political level. I hope that by joining this group I'll be able to contribute in some small way.

Comment by Melissa Trumbull on March 13, 2009 at 6:06pm

Don't forget to join AEMS for the 2nd Annual Policy Summit at EMS Today in Baltimore, MD on March 26 at 3:00 pm ET! View the event under the EVENTS tab to let us know if you are attending. Hope to see you there!

Comment by John W. Magyar on February 2, 2009 at 3:08pm

Thanks Kurt for the reply and thank you for your work with AEMS.

Comment by Paula Miller on February 2, 2009 at 11:50am

Please support adding EMS to the federal recovery plan. We ae here, providing a vital service that is not going to get provided if we are unable to do it for financial reasons.

Comment by Kurt Krumperman on February 2, 2009 at 5:16am

John,
We worked hard to get EMS included in the Health IT legislation which is seen as part of the stimulus plan. So far EMS is still in the language. Thanks for participating in this discussion. Kurt (AEMS President)

Comment by John W. Magyar on February 2, 2009 at 2:44am

Melissa, is there going to be any help for EMS in the current fed. economic recovery plans? The banks got billions and bought other banks with our taxpayer money and gave bonus' to top execs. Some of us out here need to replace rigs and the banks aren't cooperating. Wonder if EMS is even being considered by our elected officials. Thanks... John

Comment by Melissa Trumbull on January 26, 2009 at 11:45am

John, thanks for your comments. Yes, please post discussion items and provide us with your input because we are listening! We need to know what is affecting you on the street and how we can make an impact federally to provide you with greater access to grant funding and resources. We conducted our AEMS Annual Meeting and Strategic Planning last week. The meetings were very productive and have laid the groundwork for the future of AEMS. We are in need though of all of EMS to become actively involved in advocating for EMS by contacting your congressional representatives on issues impact you, http://www.capwiz.com/naemt/home/; helping AEMS to build the EMS Congressional Caucus by requesting your House representatives join, http://www.capwiz.com/naemt/issues/?style=D& and supporting the work of AEMS by becoming a member. The more the EMS community joins together, the stronger our voice in Washington, DC!

Comment by John W. Magyar on January 26, 2009 at 7:42am

Its hard to believe that this group site doesn't have more comments and discussions going on. AEMS is a great organization and I would think that EMS providers who want to see some positive changes would be posting here. I'm sure Melissa and other AEMS officials are monitoring this site so how about some communication from the street to the folks who are working for us on the federal level in DC?
To AEMS, I invite you to check out and join our group "Pa. EMS Providers". We have some really good discussions going on by some experienced & educated providers who are on top of things in the field.
Be safe out there and remember that "EMS is more than just a business".

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