Which of the following helped pave the way for the establishment of EMS services in the 1960s?

The establishment of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the 1960s was significantly influenced by the role of morticians. During that time, many communities relied on funeral homes for emergency transportation and medical assistance due to the lack of organized ambulance services. Morticians often had the necessary vehicles and training to provide some level of emergency care, which highlighted the urgent need for a more formalized and efficient EMS system. This realization punctuated the importance of establishing dedicated emergency medical services that were better equipped and trained to handle medical emergencies, ultimately leading to the creation and development of professional EMS units.

In contrast to this, the roles of computer network technicians, insurance companies, and pharmaceutical companies were not directly tied to the immediate needs and operational requirements that led to the formation of EMS during that period. While each of these groups has an essential role in health care today, their contributions were not pivotal in the foundational moments where EMS was being organized and implemented. Thus, the historical context surrounding morticians and their involvement in emergency care makes them a key factor in the establishment of EMS services during the 1960s.