The National EMS Advisory Council presents this Summary Report with the hope that it promotes clear priorities, a strong vision for the future, and thoughtful and effective leadership on vital issues facing emergency medical services throughout the United States.
Some time ago, the Council members went through a systematic process to identify the topics we con sidered most important to pursue. We began with a list of more than 80 possibilities, from which emerged a short list of top priorities. The issues highlighted in this report represent fundamental concerns—some of the most challenging and important issues of our time. They have the potential to strengthen the care we provide to patients now and in the future, and significantly enhance the sustainability of EMS while enabling us
to offer even greater value to society.
