Starting From Scratch: What Would EMS Look Like if You Built It Today? (Afternoon Session)

If you had the opportunity to design an EMS system from the ground up—without being constrained by legacy structures, outdated regulations, or historical funding models—what would it look like? This provocative and forward-thinking session invites participants to reimagine the future of EMS delivery in the context of today’s healthcare environment, technology, and community needs. Through guided discussion and scenario-based exploration, participants will consider questions around staffing models, deployment strategies, funding mechanisms, clinical integration, and community partnerships. Attendees will leave with a renewed vision of how EMS could evolve to become a more sustainable, equitable, and impactful component of the healthcare and public safety continuum.