NAMIHP and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) have the honor of recognizing the first Community Paramedic of the Year. In 2024, the two organizations partnered to introduce the NAEMT-NAMIHP Community Paramedic of the Year Award to the list of National EMS Awards of Excellence. “This award underscores the collaboration between our two […]
August 29, 2024
As mobile integrated health (MIH) grows as a profession, teams across the country examine the best business model for them. Many teams operate under their local EMS or ambulance services, while others operate within a physician group or hospital. Because MIH services are carefully tailored to community needs, it makes sense to choose a business […]
May 30, 2024
Substance use is a national public health issue. It’s a community issue. It affects people in urban areas, rural areas, suburban, men, women, young, old. The healthcare system has consistently failed people with substance use disorder (SUD), not only due to lack of needed resources, but also often contributing to the stigma and viewing substance […]
April 29, 2024
Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine has qualified providers able to fill gaps across the care spectrum. These healthcare professionals can act as extensions of local care systems to help manage complex patient populations. They can provide in-home services to reduce unnecessary transports and hospitalizations, thereby reducing strain on local hospitals. Community Paramedics have a broad skillset they […]
February 27, 2024
Value-based care models are rapidly replacing fee-for-service payments for healthcare services. The most basic definition of VBC is that it ties provider payments to patient outcomes, rather than for services rendered. This model aims to improve quality of care and lower costs. Another way to look at it is a shift of financial risk from […]
November 27, 2023
