Jun
22
Despite the 108° heat in Yuma, Friday was a good day for Colorado EMS
Yuma—June 21
Region 1 Representative Nick Nudell and Yuma Ambulance Service Director Keriann Josh met with U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert to discuss EMS priorities, with discussion points prepared by our advocacy team. Congressional District 4 comprises most all of Colorado's eastern plains.
Together, they emphasized how EMS is the backbone of healthcare and public safety in rural communities—often the only access point to emergency care—and how smart, flexible federal policies can empower local systems to thrive.
Key p• Federal recognition of EMS as an essential service
• Fair and sustainable reimbursement models that reflect the cost of rural readiness
• Reimbursement for treatment in place and community paramedicine
• EMS as a partner in expanding telehealth and improving care access
• Supporting mental health and PTSD coverage for paramedics, recognizing the toll of repeated exposure to trauma
• The importance of the Congressional EMS Caucus in shaping responsive and effective EMS policy
We’re grateful to Rep. Boebert for taking the time to engage on these issues. Her leadership is vital in ensuring that rural EMS systems are equipped, supported, and sustainable for both the communities they serve and the professionals who serve in them.
Rep. Boebert committed to joining the Congressional EMS Caucus during the meeting. Thank you, City of Yuma Ambulance Service for hosting the meeting.
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