RAND Research Topic: Emergency Medical Services2024-03-27T17:12:39ZCopyright (c) 2024, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/topics/emergency-medical-services.htmlStrategies for Enhancing Prehospital Outcomes for Cardiac Arrest (EPOC)Mahshid Abir; Stephen R. Dowker; Wilson Nham; Nasma Berri; Sydney Fouche; Christopher Nelson; Jane Forman; Michael D. Fetters; Peter Mendel; Timothy Guetterman; Bill Forbush; Robert Neumar; Brahmajee Nallamothuhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA2035-1.html2022-07-20T08:45:00Z2022-07-20T08:45:00Z<p>The Enhancing Prehospital Outcomes for Cardiac Arrest study sought to identify best practices to address out-of-hospital cardiac arrest events. RAND researchers developed 49 strategies covering all levels of prehospital response.</p>Will the New 988 Hotline Be a Game Changer for Mental Health or a Missed Opportunity?RAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2022/06/will-the-new-988-hotline-be-a-game-changer-for-mental.html2022-06-20T11:15:00Z2022-06-20T11:15:00ZSomeone dies from suicide in the United States every 11 minutes, a rate that has increased almost 30 percent since 2000. The 988 mental health hotline will launch on July 16, but states need to clear significant hurdles: funding the expanded crisis response system and making sure people know it's available.