{"podcast":{"title":"EMS One-Stop","slug":"ems-one-stop-5691901","podcast_index_feed_id":5691901,"rss_url":"https://emsonestop.podbean.com/feed.xml","website_url":"https://emsonestop.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/14883931/EMS1-EMS-One-Stop-1400x1400-v2_wxftre.png","author":"emsonestop","episode_count":100,"summary":"In his EMS One-Stop podcast, Rob Lawrence breaks down takeaways from industry news and events, and tackles the challenges that face today’s EMS leadership. He is joined by a host of top names in EMS, who share their experience and insights into how to advance EMS. Rob Lawrence has been a leader in civilian and military EMS for over a quarter of a century. He is currently the director of strategic implementation for PRO EMS and its educational arm, Prodigy EMS, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and part-time executive director of the California Ambulance Association.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ems-one-stop-5691901"},"episode":{"title":"EMS leaders head to Capitol Hill with one message: It’s time to fund the future","slug":"ems-leaders-head-to-capitol-hill-with-one-message-it-s-time-to-fund-the-future","published_at":"2026-03-05T15:54:19+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ems-one-stop-5691901/ems-leaders-head-to-capitol-hill-with-one-message-it-s-time-to-fund-the-future","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ems-one-stop-5691901","url":"https://emsonestop.podbean.com/e/ems-leaders-head-to-capitol-hill-with-one-message-it-s-time-to-fund-the-future/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9zhs7s26phrjxc9n/EAS_Final_1_9794v.mp3","summary":"EMS on the Hill isn’t just a date on the calendar — it’s the profession’s annual moment to stand in front of Congress and tell the EMS story with clarity, confidence and unity. In this edition of EMS One-Stop, Rob Lawrence is joined by NAEMT President, Chris Way, to preview EMS on the Hill (March 25–26, 2026) and explain why this event matters now more than ever: EMS is where most Americans first enter the healthcare system, and the care delivered in the field is no longer “drive-you-to-the-hospital medicine.” Chris and Rob also unpack what’s changed — the scale of collaboration across national organizations and the discipline of going to Capitol Hill with aligned priorities and a shared message. They walk listeners through the event flow (Education Day, briefings, Hill visits, awards and reception), the importance of working relationships with staffers, and the advocacy “ask” that could reshape the future: reimbursement for treatment in place, mobile integrated healthcare/community paramedicine, and sustainable support for initiatives like prehospital blood. The throughline is simple: show up, speak with one voice, and translate momentum into legislative wins. Additional resources: EMS on the Hill Day One voice, one profession — EMS leaders open summit with call for unity and coordinated action Episode timeline 00:00 – Chris Way frames the goal: becoming a trusted, go-to EMS resource for lawmakers 00:52 – Why EMS on the Hill matters; EMS as the front door of healthcare; call to action 02:16 – Advocacy theme and EMS on the Hill as the seminal D.C. event 03:27 – Kansas City summit recap; commitment to making it annual; “stronger together” 05:39 – Evolution of EMS on the Hill into a multi-organization partnership; one message 08:24 – Logistics overview begins: dates, hot…","meta_description":"EMS on the Hill isn’t just a date on the calendar — it’s the profession’s annual moment to stand in front of Congress and tell the EMS story with clarity,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1916,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ems-one-stop-5691901/episodes/ems-leaders-head-to-capitol-hill-with-one-message-it-s-time-to-fund-the-future/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ems-one-stop-5691901/ems-leaders-head-to-capitol-hill-with-one-message-it-s-time-to-fund-the-future.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}