Billing
Ed Racht and Matt Zavadsky recount their EMS advocacy testimony to the U.S. House Committee
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A Hopkinsville board member proposed a wage reduction of about $20 per EMS paycheck, though some board members disputed this figure, preferring pay cuts to job losses
Collections dropped nearly 50% last year to $8.5M, compared to 2021 and 2022′s collections of $15.8 and $14.4M
Officials recommended a lower rate than what Albuquerque Ambulance Service sought
The introduction of the No Surprises Act at the federal level, along with similar laws in various states, is starting to change how healthcare is delivered in the U.S.
Gilbert Fire and Rescue plans to use the revenue from a 1.7% increase to staff an additional ambulance
Decatur City Council ordinance comes after increased fire department calls to assisted-living facilities, nursing homes
After “numerous poor decisions” and a lengthy rescue, Cole Matthes drove himself to the hospital
Warren city council voted to have an ordinance written billing the residential facilities for lift assists and other non-emergency calls
American Legion Ambulance cited rising costs, debt in decision to end service
Alameda County officials look to reduce costs to patients will reexamining levels of service
Under the “Direct Pay Bill,” health insurance plans will be required to reimburse ambulance providers for transporting out-of-network patients
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
Oneida officials sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul in support of bill that authorizes full insurance payments to ambulance services across the state
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
Lifestar withdrew services just days after Sussex County officials gave them a 60-day notice
Auburn City Ambulance has a deficit of nearly $1M
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
San Diego’s EMS service is now adding cover letters to clarify that forms requiring patient signatures for insurance reimbursements are not bills
The number of people affected is unknown, but Comstar Ambulance Billing said that suspicious activity was detected in March
The attack may include Rockland, Maine, patient data such as names, birth dates, assessments, medications, insurance information and social security numbers
Advocates want changes such as higher Medicaid payments, to keep a pandemic waiver on rig staffing, for personnel to be allowed to work across state lines
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