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201. When Ambulances Wait at the Emergency Department: Hospital Factors and Offload times in California - Resources
Date: May 2026

Analyzes ambulance patient offload time (APOT) between emergency medical services (EMS) and 310 emergency departments (ED) in California in 2022 to determine associations with hospital characteristics including rurality and number of ED treatment stations. The study data precedes a 2023 state law establishing statewide standards for APOT and so aims to offer baseline metrics for understanding policy impact.

...EMS) and 310 emergency departments (ED) in California in 2022 to determine associations with hospital...

202. Disparities in Emergency Medical Services Time Intervals for Patients with Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome: Findings from the North Carolina Prehospital Medical Information System - Resources
Date: Aug 2021

Study of EMS response, scene, and transport times for suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients in North Carolina using North Carolina Prehospital Medical Information System data from 2011 to 2017. Examines patient demographics and breaks down response, scene, and transport times by urban, suburban, and rural location.

...EMS response, scene, and transport times for suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients in North...

203. Rural Health on Life Support - The State of America's Rural Health Systems - Resources
Date: Jun 2023

Podcast episode discussing the rural health landscape and how policies affect rural healthcare systems and service delivery. Covers rural hospital closures, payment policy, workforce concerns, emergency medical services (EMS), the Rural Emergency Hospital designation, and more.

...EMS), the Rural Emergency Hospital designation, and more. --- Rural Health on Life Support - The State...

204. Rural Emergency Medical Service Providers Perceptions on the Causes of and Solutions to the Opioid Crisis: A Qualitative Assessment - Resources
Date: Jan 2021

Study examining the perspectives of rural emergency medical service (EMS) providers on key issues related to the opioid crisis, including prescription, ease of access to opioids, socioeconomic vulnerability, mental health, and lack of alternative treatment options. Discusses qualitative data taken from 123 surveys addressing perceived causes and solutions to the crisis.

...EMS) providers on key issues related to the opioid crisis, including prescription, ease of access...

205. The Effect of Rural Hospital Closures on Emergency Medical Service Response and Transport Times - Resources
Date: Apr 2020

Examines ways in which rural hospital closures affect EMS response time, transport time, and total activation time, using data from 2010-2016. Features statistics comparing rates prior to rural hospital closure and immediately post-closure.

...EMS response time, transport time, and total activation time, using data from 2010-2016. Features...

206. Inequities in Access and Delivery of Acute Stroke Care: A Brain Attack Coalition Symposium Report - Resources
Date: Oct 2022

Presents findings from the Brain Attack Coalition's Inequities in Access and Delivery of Acute Stroke Care symposium. Identifies barriers to access and disparities in healthcare delivery, and discusses underserved populations, including people in rural areas, throughout. Provides recommendations on policy, research, and service delivery approaches to address inequities and improve stroke care delivery in EMS, acute and hyperacute, and inpatient settings.

...EMS, acute and hyperacute, and inpatient settings. --- Inequities in Access and Delivery of Acute Stroke...

207. The Two Georgias: Addressing Health Equity in Rural Georgia - Resources
Date: 2016

A series of articles discussing health disparities between rural and urban Georgia. Includes sections devoted to literature reviews, qualitative research, population science, needs assessments, and public health practices. Topics range from rural hospital closure, access and use of EMS services, and teen pregnancy, to social determinants of health as connected to childcare programs.

...EMS services, and teen pregnancy, to social determinants of health as connected to childcare programs...

208. The Association of Crash Response Times and Deaths at the Crash Scene: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Using the 2019 National Emergency Medical Service Information System - Resources
Date: Sep 2022

Compares EMS response times with rates of crash scene deaths by rural and urban region and by rush and non-rush hour periods. Breaks down the demographic characteristics of the people involved in the crash, such as age, sex, substances involved, and injuries, as well as mortality and rurality, among other measures.

...EMS response times with rates of crash scene deaths by rural and urban region and by rush...

209. Indiana Department of Homeland Security: Emergency Medical Services - Organizations
Reviewed: Dec 4, 2025

Summary information for the organization Indiana Department of Homeland Security: Emergency Medical Services, including related information from this organization listed on the RHIhub website.

...EMS) professionals within Indiana. Provides training opportunities, guidelines on various EMS protocols, testing, and resources...

210. Attributes of a Successful Rural Ambulance Service Assessment - Resources
Date: Jan 2023

Survey created by a national group of State Office of Rural Health and State EMS directors, designed for states to assess their emergency medical services. Provides information to improve performance for each attribute rated.

...EMS directors, designed for states to assess their emergency medical services. Provides information to improve...