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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 […]

In March, leaders from across the burgeoning field of mobile integrated health met for the MIH Summit hosted by NAMIHP and Atrium Health. More than 430 attendees and 40 exhibitors from across the country and Canada met in Charlotte, NC, to discuss what’s happening and where the field is headed.  “This was the most supportive […]

Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) continues to grow as a healthcare discipline, despite inconsistent funding sources. Community paramedics are a key part of MIH teams, and expanding educational opportunities for these professionals fortifies the growth of these programs.  Community Paramedicine education requirements vary across states and even counties, but there’s a growing push for Community Paramedics […]