Critical Points, Required Components, and System Elements of EMS

1. 1966-Accidental Death and Disability; The Neglected Disease of Modern Society(The White Paper

1.1. Develop collabrative strategies to identify and address community health and safety issues

1.1.1. Align the Financial incentives of EMS and other health care providers and payers

1.1.1.1. Participate in community-based prevention efforts

1.1.1.1.1. Develop and pursue a national EMS research agenda

2. 1973-The Emergency Medical Services Systems Act

2.1. Integration of health services

2.1.1. EMS research

2.1.1.1. Legistation and regulation

2.1.1.1.1. System Finance

3. 1988- The National Highway Traffic and Safety Adminstration

3.1. Regulation and Policy

3.1.1. Resource Management

3.1.1.1. Human Resources and Training

3.1.1.1.1. Transportation

4. 1996-The National Highway Traffic and Safety Adminstration

4.1. Integration of health services

4.1.1. EMS research

4.1.1.1. Legislation and regulation

4.1.1.1.1. System Finance