Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association

MEMSA is a nonprofit, statewide, professional association committed to high quality emergency medical services across Missouri.

Since 1983, MEMSA has provided leadership in education, training, and legislation.

MEMSA provides a forum for EMS professionals to accomplish common goals that ensure quality EMS care is delivered statewide. MEMSA members are invited to be involved in collaborative efforts to achieve these and other goals.

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EMS Town Hall, Re: EMS License Fees Proposed - Recording Available

The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services held an EMS Town Hall Meeting on July 20, Re: EMS License Fees Proposed

Sam Vance, Chief, Bureau of EMS, discussed the following topics regarding a proposed rule for EMS License Fees:

Description of the Proposal
Department Rationale for Support of Proposal
Proposed Fees
Benefits Received from License Fees

The audio and power point from the EMS Town Hall Call on July 20 to discuss proposed license fees is now posted to the Bureau of EMS webpage: https://health.mo.gov/safety/ems/

They’re located under the heading, “EMS Town Hall Call, License Fees Proposed 7.28.20."

Medicaid Expansion in Missouri - Vote Yes on 2 on August 4

Now more than ever, Missourians need healthcare, and we can make it a reality! There will be an election on August 4 for Medicaid expansion.

Read about how Amendment 2 benefits Missouri's health and bottom line here.

Stay informed about the election and join us at:
https://www.yeson2.org/

Partnership Palooza Expo - Free CE Hours and Virtual Trade Show Event with prizes!

MEMSA has partnered with Savvik and other EMS associations to bring you a unique online event: Partnership Palooza Expo. On August 13, you can get two free hours of CE along with viewing the latest products and services in our virtual exhibit hall. Then August 14-28, you get a chance for 10 more free hours of CE through CareerCert on your own time.

Everyone is invited! Join us for:

FREE continuing education hours with up to 12 hours to help fulfill re-certification requirements for any state or for NR re-certification provided by CareerCert
EXPLORE OUR VIRTUAL EXHIBIT HALL to learn more about the latest products and services available
PRIZES! Visiting booths = more chances to win awesome prizes
NETWORKING with attendees and vendors live through chat rooms and meet other EMS professionals from around the country
HELP SUPPORT YOUR EMS ASSOCIATION as your association gets a revenue share by you attending the event and visiting vendors

Where else can you do all that?

Learn more and register for this FREE virtual event at: https://www.accelevents.com/e/savvik

MEMSA Group Buying Discounts

MEMSA has partnered with Savvik Buying Group to offer its members discounts on products and services. Take advantage of them today! Organization and individual benefits are available.

Savvik Buying Group is the nation's largest non-profit public safety Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), whose vast assortment of contracts and programs can assist you in saving time and money.

Savvik recognizes your independence to buy from who you want, when you want, and they make sure that your freedom is paramount in its agreements. Many of these programs are already bid and awarded and you can simply link to the contract of your choice. Discounts are available to individual members of MEMSA for personal use from companies like Staples, Grainger, 5.11, AT&T, Best Buy, TKK Electronics, entertainment packages, rental cars, IDShield, Hotel Engine, and much more!

See complete details on what the Savvik Buying Group can offer you on their website.

Mask Up Missouri Campaign

To reduce the spread of COVID-19 and maintain the progress in reopening, a coalition of stakeholders are promoting “Mask Up Missouri” to educate Missourians on the benefits of mask wearing. The group released a printable poster that individuals, organizations and businesses can use to promote the wearing of masks in public.