2021 EMS Trends and Predictions Report

Our ESO EMS experts looked at the last year in emergency care to determine what agencies should anticipate in 2021. Download our report to see trends and predictions for EMS organizations in the new year.

Two heads are better than one, they say. When it comes to planning for the year ahead, we think a whole team and millions of data points are even better. That’s exactly what the ESO EMS technology and research teams have done to form the 2021 EMS Predictions report.

4 Predictions in Our 2021 EMS Trend Report 

2021 will be another challenging year for agencies. The COVID-19 Pandemic will go into its second year, straining providers’ mental health and agencies’ resources as they continue to be on the front lines of an unprecedented public health emergency. 

It’ll be up to EMS leaders to meet these challenges while giving EMTs and first responders the tools they need to prevent burnout, improve employee retention, improve patient outcomes, and promote public health. 

In the report, we go into detail on four trends that will impact EMS providers in 2021: 

1. COVID-19 will continue to be a challenge across the board. 
2. COVID-19 and an evolving payment model will change practice patterns.  
3. The role of EMS in public health will evolve.  
4. Training and response preparedness will adapt and leverage technology.  

Our report will help EMS professionals practically prepare and respond to these trends in emergency medical service. To get the latest EMS industry trends and insights, download the full 2021 EMS Predictions report today.