Recorded live from the EMS|MC EMSpire Conference in Charleston, South Carolina, a recent episode of the EMS One-Stop Podcast brings timely insight into two forces reshaping EMS: federal policy instability and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence.
Host Rob Lawrence is joined by PWW|AG EMS & Mobile Healthcare Consultant Matt Zavadsky to examine how recent federal disruptions are impacting EMS agencies nationwide. Their conversation explores halted funding programs, delayed legislation, workforce strain and why coordinated advocacy through national associations is more critical than ever.
In the second half of the episode, Rob welcomes PWW|AG EMS & Mobile Healthcare Consultant Dr. Shannon Gollnick, paramedic, EMS leader, and organizational psychologist, for a practical discussion on AI in EMS operations.
Rather than framing AI as a distant concept, the conversation focuses on how it is already influencing documentation, compliance, and leadership decision-making. Dr. Gollnick emphasizes the importance of agency-level policies, clear use cases, and human oversight to ensure AI is implemented safely and responsibly.
Together, the discussions offer EMS leaders, billers, and administrators a clear message: the challenges facing EMS are immediate, but so are the tools and strategies available to address them.