NAMIHP is excited to continue to build on the success of our March Summit as we get ready for the fall summit at EMS World. NAMIHP is sponsoring a pre-conference session with two days of dedicated programming for mobile integrated health and community paramedicine programs. “We’re looking forward to welcoming attendees from across the country […]
Mobile integrated health (MIH) is leading the way in how the healthcare system provides for patients, particularly those with chronic illness. With a focus on patient outcomes and preventive care, MIH teams are a vital part of any local health system. MIH provides holistic care by incorporating the expertise of multiple team members across disciplines. […]
After working in the intense, fast-paced 911 emergency response environment, some paramedics begin looking to change to a patient-focused role. Being a community paramedic on a mobile integrated health (MIH) team provides a change of pace, which also requires a change in mindset. MIH teams can help paramedics make this shift through onboarding and training […]
Community paramedics know perhaps better than many other health professionals that the social situations people face directly affect their health and health outcomes. Social determinants of health (SDOH) and health equity continue to gain national attention as a way to improve population health. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is investigating models that […]
Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) teams are rapidly growing across the country. More and more healthcare stakeholders recognize the value and role that MIH can play in closing gaps in a fragmented system. Research has shown that MIH programs can reduce costly ambulance transports, reduce hospital admissions, and improve quality of life for people in their […]