Mike McGann & Kathi Cozzone. Thoughtful & competent people. An interview with former Chester County (PA) Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, who now serves as Executive Director of the Uwchlan Ambulance Company, about the challenges for local EMS companies.

An interview — the series premiere -- with former Chester County (PA) Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, who now serves as Executive Director of the Uwchlan Ambulance Company, about the challenges for local EMS companies.

Also Mike speaks about the problems of local press.

It makes me feel good to watch them. These are the sort of Democrats I know. 

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“Community paramedicine is a relatively new and evolving healthcare model. It allows paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to operate in expanded roles by assisting with public health and primary healthcare and preventive services to underserved populations in the community. The goals are to improve access to care and to avoid duplicating existing services.

Some rural patients lack access to primary care and use 9-1-1 and emergency medical services (EMS) to receive healthcare in non-emergency situations. This can create a burden for EMS personnel and health systems in rural areas. Community paramedics can work in a public health and primary care role to address the needs of rural residents in a more efficient and proactive way.

This topic guide defines community paramedicine and outlines challenges faced in rural areas. It also discusses community paramedicine models and existing programs, while providing resources for starting a rural community paramedicine program, such as education and curriculum requirements.”

Community Paramedicine