Justin Duncan Email & Phone Number

Justin Duncan is a Chief EMS Advisor at Paralign Health based in Greater St. Louis, United States, North America. Justin Duncan is a visionary leader in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and mobile healthcare, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Washington County Ambulance District (WCAD), a regional mobile healthcare system serving rural Missouri. Under his leadership, WCAD provides vital healthcare services across over 1,500 square miles, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care to underserved communities. Chief Duncan is a strong proponent of Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) and Community Paramedic (CP) systems of care as a means to address healthcare gaps, such as chronic disease management and post-discharge care. His leadership is rooted in a servant-leadership philosophy, focusing on the well-being and development of EMS professionals. He is committed to ensuring that his clinical teams have the education, resources, and support they need to succeed, fostering an environment where both clinicians and patients thrive. Chief Duncan’s expertise spans stakeholder engagement, government relations, policy and regulation, team development, resource attainment, and EMS-based healthcare programs. A tireless advocate for EMS professionals, Chief Duncan is dedicated to improving healthcare access and outcomes, particularly in rural areas. His vision for the future of EMS and mobile healthcare involves innovation, collaboration, and empowering healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care on the front lines. Under his leadership, WCAD has expanded its services to include innovative MIH and CP programs, designed to address long-standing healthcare gaps. These programs focus on preventive care, chronic disease management, and post-discharge services, areas where traditional EMS responses and the traditional healthcare system often fall short. Chief Duncan is helping to redefine the role of EMS clinicians, recognizing them as essential healthcare providers who can significantly improve community health outcomes. Chief Duncan's vision for EMS is to transform the system into a sustainable, innovative model that meets the growing healthcare needs of rural communities while ensuring EMS professionals thrive in an evolving healthcare landscape. His efforts are making a lasting impact on rural healthcare delivery in Missouri, rural America and beyond, working to establish EMS as a critical part of the healthcare team and improve patient outcomes through innovation and collaboration. Chief Duncan may be reached via email: jduncan@wcadems.org.