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DEA Releases Rule: Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017 (PPAEMA)
On Thursday February 5, 2026, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officially published its long-awaited final rule implementing the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017 (PPAEMA). This rule codifies the statutory framework enacted in 2017 and provides critical regulatory clarity for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies nationwide, and the rule will go into effect 30 days after its official publication.
January Update from the President
My President’s Message this month revolves around advocacy, and I am happy to share some good news and some opportunities for our members.
In November 2017 – almost 8 years ago – our NAEMSP Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act (PPAEMA) unanimously passed Congress and was signed into law. While we are still awaiting the promulgation of the corresponding regulations for this Act, there has just been some important progress.
October Update from the President
My President’s Message this month revolves around advocacy, and I am happy to share some good news and some opportunities for our members.
In November 2017 – almost 8 years ago – our NAEMSP Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act (PPAEMA) unanimously passed Congress and was signed into law. While we are still awaiting the promulgation of the corresponding regulations for this Act, there has just been some important progress.
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40 Years of NAEMSP
Explore NAEMSP’s history in this video featuring many of the EMS leaders who have guided the organization through the last four decades.
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