Billing and Administration
Access our comprehensive directory of articles on Billing and Administration for EMS professionals. This collection covers essential topics such as billing practices, reimbursement procedures, and effective administration strategies to streamline operations. Understanding the complexities of EMS billing and administration is crucial for maintaining financial health and ensuring compliance with regulations. For more related content, explore our resources on Regulatory Compliance. Stay informed and improve your administrative skills to support the success of your EMS organization.
Maaike Erents and Paul te Lindert with SmartDocuments on the impact of a simplified documentation process and how to make it happen
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Explaining the reason you are unable to cover an open EMT or paramedic shift is unnecessary and counter-productive
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The Municipal Emergency Services Authority in Lancaster County will set fees as it aims to address industry challenges
Matt Zavadsky shares how MedStar ceased red lights and sirens operations during recent weather event and discusses EMS on-demand
鈥淲e ... hope this exemption helps efforts to attract more volunteers to our fire and ambulance companies, to enable more life-saving work that benefits us all,鈥� a Rensselaer County executive said
These Guilford County providers respond to lower-acuity calls, and fire departments are handling minor calls without ambulances
McAllen鈥檚 contract with San Antonio-based Lone Star Ambulance takes effect on Feb. 23 after it could not reach a deal with Med-Care
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Med-Care EMS asked McAllen leaders to choose one of four subsidy options because of cost increases
Fire Chief Tracy Thornton said the city could decide to grant some exemptions for the Decatur-Morgan Hospital Ambulance Service
Four paramedics and four EMTs resigned from CARE Ambulance鈥檚 Fairfield location, forcing leaders to call in workers from other branches
Learn how MedStar made the jump to an on-demand subscription service that utilizes MIH/CP clinicians
The Connecticut Premium Pay Program was created to provide up to $1,000 in bonuses to private sector employees who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic
Meadville Area Ambulance Service has cut costs for this year, and managers are working extra shifts
Floyd County officials have examined ways to improve fire and EMS services over the years, a topic that has been a point of contention among commissioners and council members
The funds will go towards a new Cherokee Nation EMS facility, as well as the expansion of the tribal government鈥檚 ambulance fleet
The legislation also delays a 4% Medicare cut until 2025 and extends many telehealth reimbursement waivers and flexibilities
Dwindling resources, including fewer employees and declining revenues, continue to put a strain on Superior Ambulance, which serves 22 municipalities
The 2% urban, 3% rural and 22.6% super rural additions for ground ambulance services are about to expire
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What we can learn about retention from EMS rising stars
The AAA and Newton 360 Industry Turnover Survey reveals increased turnover rates in full and part-time EMTs and paramedics
A $10K bill for police expenses remains outstanding, the Sioux City finance director said
The city failed an audit and was left with about 800 claims on hold dating back up to five months, according to an internal investigation
Santa Barbara County must respond following the protest and AMR鈥檚 response
The city could add a second EMS agency or could merge the service with the city鈥檚 fire-rescue department
鈥淲e鈥檙e very happy about it as you can imagine, fuel costs being what they are right now,鈥� said Executive Director Stacey Hicks of the Princeton Rescue Squad
Learn more about how much can be recouped from suspended payments and how to take advantage of the appeal process
Agencies have been struggling with declining staffing levels, poor Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates and high operating costs
鈥淭his is really just kind of like a bridge contract for [Hidalgo County] to try to figure out how we鈥檙e going to survive,鈥� said Commissioner David L. Fuentes
Priority would be given to applicants whose proposals will expand coverage, improve response times, and help organizations provide medical transport and services
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