Salisbury, MD – TidalHealth is proud to announce that it has been awarded a prestigious honor in the 2025 Advancing Innovation in Maryland (AIM) Contest, hosted by the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health, the Abell Foundation, and the Horizon Foundation.
The AIM Contest, launched to promote innovative approaches to improving patient care and reducing healthcare costs, received over 40 submissions from across the state.
TidalHealth’s Mobile Community Paramedicine Program also known as SWIFT, the Salisbury Wicomico Integrated Firstcare Team, was selected as one of the top ten winning ideas for its groundbreaking approach to providing care to patients in underserved areas.
The program combines nurse practitioners and paramedics to deliver high-quality care to the community through mobile units. By connecting hospitals with local fire departments, the initiative aims to enhance the delivery of preventive care and address the growing need for services outside of traditional clinical settings.
“Receiving this award is an incredible recognition of our team’s dedication to improving the health and wellbeing of our community,” said Katherine Rodgers, Director of Community Health Initiatives. “This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to innovative solutions that bridge gaps in healthcare delivery, particularly for those who face barriers to accessing care.”
The SWIFT program aligns with the mission of the AIM Contest to showcase new ways of improving health outcomes while reducing healthcare costs. By offering more proactive care, TidalHealth is helping to prevent unnecessary emergency room visits and hospitalizations, ultimately improving patient experiences and overall public health.
