Meet Kari Smistek. She is a graduate of our Earn While You Learn program who now supports AMR Western New York as a field training officer, paramedic in Buffalo, NY. Not only does Kari give back to her community through her work as a frontline first responder, but she also works as a tenured instructor, helping fellow EMTs and students obtain their industry certifications. Having become a true testament to the possibilities attainable through EMS, we proudly celebrate Kari’s journey and look forward to the continued impact she brings to GMR.
Eight years ago, Global Medical Response was founded, bringing our brands and partners together under one mission. By uniting decades of experience and a shared commitment to our neighbors, we became one team dedicated to providing care to the world at a moment’s notice. #OneTeam #OneGMR
In preparation for this INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington race weekend, Global Medical Response teams are ready to provide care for drivers and fans alike. 🏁 Paramedic and RN Martha Headrick explains how she and fellow GMR crew members will sustain the fully operational medical center built to treat any trauma this this weekend’s race may bring. GMR teams will also be staffing six first aid stations placed throughout the venue, ensuring fans have access to medical care if they need it.
As a proud Hiring our Heroes Fellowship Host Company, we are sponsoring fellows for the upcoming 26-2 cohort. If you’re transitioning from service and have experience in any of the following, we’d love to hear from you: - Recruiter - Human Resources - Talent Acquisition - Supply/Logistics If this sounds like you, contact our Military Team here: GMRMilitary@gmr.net
Our CEO Nick Loporcaro had the opportunity to meet with CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz and senior leadership in Washington, D.C. Their discussion highlighted how GMR is advancing the future of Emergency Medical Services through innovations like our Nurse Navigation program. They also addressed key policy needs for the EMS community, including long-overdue updates to Medicare’s ambulance service fee schedule. Nick closed the meeting by thanking Dr. Oz for prioritizing EMS in the new $50B Rural Health Transformation Program—an important step toward strengthening care in communities across the country.
GMR is proud to share that we are partnering with Spring Health to expand mental health support for our employees and their families across the organization. Our teams work in high-intensity, high-stakes environments every day. Ensuring access to timely, high-quality mental health care isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s essential to supporting the people who care for our communities when they need it most. Through this partnership, our employees will have faster access to personalized, evidence-based mental health care, with options that meet individuals where they are and adapt as their needs change. This is an important investment in the well-being of our people and the families who support them. Our people show up every day with compassion, resilience, and dedication. It’s our responsibility to ensure they have the support they need to keep doing this critical work, for themselves and for the communities they serve.
February is a moment to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth and reflect on the extraordinary impact Black professionals have had within the healthcare field. It is an opportunity to acknowledge their leadership, innovation and enduring commitment to advancing care and strengthening communities. We extend our gratitude to our GMR team members whose dedication continues to shape and elevate our industry. #OneTeam
During last week’s 2026 Patient Flow Management Summit, GMR National VP of Innovative Practices Sabrena Collins spoke on our many services: including the Concierge Model service. Once implemented, our Concierge Model can improve patient throughput, patient satisfaction and service reliability for hospital and health system partners. "Reimagining the discharge process creates a competitive advantage, boosts patient satisfaction and supports financial stability in healthcare," said Collins. “Global Medical Response is helping hospitals across the country transform patient flow by integrating EMS directly into hospital operations. Through our Transport.net platform—the only solution that unifies air and ground medical transport—we give hospitals real‑time visibility, automated workflows, and reliable, on‑time transports that speed discharges, reduce length of stay, and free up critical bed capacity. With innovations like Concierge [Model], CleanCue, and RapidCall, we’re reducing delays, improving throughput, and ensuring patients get to the right level of care faster—often saving lives in the process.” We are proud to lead the nation in digital transformation in EMS.
Join our team in 2026! Embark on a new adventure this year, making a difference in your community as you help advance our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice. Apply today at gmr.net/careers
This holiday season, our team members have participated in holiday parties and parades, charity events and tree-lightings, as well as many other festive activities nationwide. A huge thank you to all our operations for truly making this season shine! We are so grateful that we get to spread a little cheer to the communities we serve. 🎄
