Community Paramedicine – News

Paramedics Are Helping Patients Manage Illnesses, Connect with Services and Avoid Calling 911. But These Programs Can Be Tough to Sustain in Rural Areas.

Sep 16, 2026 - Highlights a Virginia community paramedicine program and describes the challenges faced in offering the service, most notably funding and workforce. Discusses how community paramedicine can relieve strain on community emergency services which are often volunteer-run in rural communities.

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Rural Transformation Plans Bolster Community Paramedicine Programs

Sep 3, 2026 - Describes community paramedicine programs funded by the Rural Health Transformation Program in 5 states. Highlighted programs will expand access to care, upgrade equipment, address reimbursement issues, and introduce mobile integrated health programs.

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These Paramedics Do More than Emergency Calls. Idaho Wants More of Them. This Grant Could Help.

Aug 10, 2026 - Describes a community paramedicine program in Idaho and hopes to expand it using Rural Health Transformation Program funding. Discusses the role paramedics play in addressing chronic and non-urgent health conditions in areas with workforce shortages.

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