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.
Don’t assume residents know what your agency does; spell it out and explain how additional funding would positively impact community members
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Arkansas ambulance providers warn that delayed Medicare payments and expired rural funding could force some services to dip into cash reserves
Skagit County will raise transport rates by 3% each year, equalizing fees for residents and nonresidents while keeping Medicaid and Medicare rates unchanged
Escambia County officials say 71% is self-pay debt, with “frequent fliers” including one person who called 122 times in a month
Highlighted by the PWW Advisory Group, the South Dakota Ambulance Association-backed series details funding woes, long response times
Medicare will pay claims without add-ons if a funding deal takes more than two weeks
After AMR doubled rates to $4,700 per transport, Spokane Fire District 9 plans an in-house ambulance
Cumberland County EMS Director warned the split could push county units out of the city, lengthen response times, and strain EMS finances
Skagit County will hold a hearing on 3% annual ambulance fee hikes through 2031
Monthly receipts averaging $160K put Kingston’s ambulance billing on pace for $1.9M
A $7,300 hospital-to-hospital ride prompted a Merced councilmember to push price disclosures for non-911 transports
EMS agencies are turning to automation tools to streamline operations and support smarter billing decisions
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From billing to bedside, a no-pitch panel of EMS leaders debated what’s next for AI in EMS — and who decides
Providence officials replaced two ambulances that ran a combined 12,179 calls in 2024
The quarterly index from PWW|AG and EMS|MC distills data from over 1,500 agencies to guide revenue-cycle best practices amid funding and staffing strain
In Clackamas County, base ambulance transport jumps from $1,676 to $2,245; mileage rises to $72.90 and a non-transport fee is allowed under the AMR contract
After a first-year loss and a $527K shortfall in 2024, Cheshire EMS is in the black through the first half of 2025
The Redding Fire Department is retroactively charging residents for non-emergency lift assist calls, with plans to expand the fee to all EMS responses
Brewster Ambulance and EasCare will return $6 million to the state after a whistleblower lawsuit revealed they submitted false claims for unnecessary or upcoded services
Mayor Edwards approved Baton Rouge General’s ambulance service entry, raising concerns from Acadian Ambulance over need and process
New Hampshire is the first New England state to ban surprise ambulance bills, with a new rate starting Jan. 1 to protect patients and support EMS
With shifting legislation and rising costs, EMS leaders must master the art of financial transparency. This guide demystifies ambulance funding models, cost drivers and how to make the numbers make sense.
From shrinking Medicaid rolls to rural hospital closures, this 870-page bill could shake EMS to its core. These 7 key takeaways will help your agency prepare.
Health leaders warn that proposed $1 trillion Medicaid cuts could shutter hundreds of rural hospitals, jeopardizing emergency care in communities like Webster County, Nebraska
The Town of Ulster conditionally approved the creation of a townwide ambulance district and draft budget, citing improved response times under its Empress EMS contract
Since shifting to a hybrid EMS model in 2023, San Diego has seen faster ambulance responses and increased revenue, but paramedics say they’re overwhelmed by staffing shortages
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