ESO and IAED Launch Research Consortium for Evidence-Based Emergency Dispatch
Event summary
- ESO Solutions and IAED launched the Network for Evidence-Based Dispatch (NEBD) on April 22, 2026.
- The NEBD is a research consortium of over a dozen EMS and fire agencies focused on outcomes-based evidence for emergency dispatch decisions.
- Co-led by Dr. Brent Myers (ESO’s CMO) and Jerry Overton (IAED President), the network aims to continuously generate data-driven insights.
- Founding agencies include diverse EMS systems, from large urban services to local community organizations.
The big picture
The NEBD represents a shift toward data-driven decision-making in emergency dispatch, aligning with broader trends in healthcare and public safety toward outcomes-based research. By standardizing evidence collection across diverse agencies, the consortium could set new benchmarks for protocol optimization and patient care.
What we're watching
- Data Utilization
- How the NEBD’s continuous research model will impact EMS dispatch protocols and patient outcomes.
- Industry Adoption
- Whether mid-size and local agencies can sustain participation in a data-sharing consortium.
- Regulatory Influence
- The pace at which evidence-based dispatch protocols gain regulatory or policy recognition.
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