Advocates for Emergency Medical Services is a coalition of major EMS organizations that was founded October 22, 2002 dedicated to promoting, educating and increasing awareness among decision-makers in Washington on issues affecting EMS providers. AEMS supports all providers of EMS, whether they are fire, hospital, volunteer, third service, or nongovernmental based, by monitoring and influencing legislation and regulatory activity involving EMS and raising awareness among lawmakers on issues of importance to EMS.
To view the NASEMSO Washington Updates please click here.
Field EMS Bill Introduced
On December 16, 2010, Representatives Tim Walz (D-MN) and Sue Myrick (R-NC) introduced the Field EMS Quality, Innovation, and Cost-Effectiveness Improvement Act of 2010 (H.R. 6528). This bill addresses many of the challenges plaguing field EMS to better fulfill public expectations that all who need emergency medical care in the field can depend upon the highest quality of care and transport to the most appropriate setting. To learn more about this important legislation, please follow the links to a section-by-section summary, a white paper, and the bill's text.
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NAEMT Summation
First Annual EMS on the Hill Day Photos
Message from the President
Message Regarding Passage of Ryan White Care Act of 2009
Save the date! 2011 EMS on the Hill Day May 3 - 4, 2011
NAEMT invites all EMS professionals to attend the most important advocacy event of 2011 - EMS on the Hill Day. EMS on the Hill Day
provides participants with the opportunity to join with other EMS professionals from across the nation and meet with congressional leaders on Capitol Hill to advocate for the passage of key EMS legislation.
includes representation from all sectors of the EMS community
sends a consistent message to our elected leaders on the important issues facing EMS in our country
builds and strengthens our relationships with Senate and House leaders and their staff
Program highlights
May 3 – 5:00pm
Meet with other participants, attend the pre-Hill visit briefing.
May 4 – Morning/Afternoon
Attend scheduled appointments with your Senate and House leaders and their staff.
May 4 – 5:00pm
Attend the post-Hill visit reception.
Registration is open until March 31, 2011, and is required in order for meetings to be scheduled with your congressional leaders.
The Washington Plaza Hotel will serve as the official headquarters for the event. The room rate is $289 single or double, and rooms are limited. To make your reservations, call 1-800-424-1140 and reference
EMS on the Hill Day.
Founding Benefactor Member
