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The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
We threaten our organization’s resiliency and progress when we make opinion-based decisions
Proven strategies to turn the tables and bring balance back into negotiations
Warren city council voted to have an ordinance written billing the residential facilities for lift assists and other non-emergency calls
Alameda County officials look to reduce costs to patients will reexamining levels of service
Kingston Mayor Mayor Steve Noble says additional staffing is needed for service and billing
Help us identify the factors impacting wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
After industry objections, VA officials have pushed the change back one year
Under the “Direct Pay Bill,” health insurance plans will be required to reimburse ambulance providers for transporting out-of-network patients
New billing legislation also limits amount to no more than the Medi-Cal or Medicare rate
Legislation focuses on extending Medicare coverage for ambulance services
Officials with the Wendelville Volunteer Fire Company wait on Pendleton lawmakers to decide on insurance billing
Pa. EMS officials, legislators call for sustainable funding as departments work with increasing demands and difficulties
Lockport officials project $1.18M in ambulance billing revenue by the end of 2023
Learn how the Philadelphia Fire Department redefined service delivery, funding and success
The FAIR Health report also found that ALS services were required more often between 2018-2022 than BLS services
The ophthalmologist and comedian shares how the No Surprises Act impacts out-of-network billing
Chehalis legislators approved BLS, ALS levels of fees to offset inflation, increased costs
The Penn Township Ambulance Association has been successful in dealing with funding, staffing and cost-reimbursement problems
Hackers accessed the data of approximately 700 people that the Temple Terrace Fire Department treated or transported
Oneida officials sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul in support of bill that authorizes full insurance payments to ambulance services across the state
Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office announced a settlement between MedStar Ambulance, Inc. and MassHealth
EMS documentation must support both medical necessity and reasonableness for the transport
From house calls to heartfelt care: Inside the evolution of a Texas county’s community paramedicine program
Jeannette EMS states that poor insurance reimbursement rates are the reason for ending the service
Kern EMS Program Manager Jeff Fariss said the county and Hall Ambulance will implement several changes such as call sorting
Low-cost options for improving dispatch, scheduling and resource management
Lifestar withdrew services just days after Sussex County officials gave them a 60-day notice
Grant funding is a critical way for EMS agencies to fill the budget void