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.
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EMS experts discuss rising premiums and increased ambulance bills under New York’s cost-control efforts
Navigating the shift in financial responsibility and the impact rural EMS practices and policies
Four paramedics and four EMTs resigned from CARE Ambulance’s Fairfield location, forcing leaders to call in workers from other branches
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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’s 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’s response
The city could add a second EMS agency or could merge the service with the city’s fire-rescue department
“We’re very happy about it as you can imagine, fuel costs being what they are right now,” 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
“This is really just kind of like a bridge contract for [Hidalgo County] to try to figure out how we’re going to survive,” 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
“The cost of actually providing services has really outpaced the reimbursement receipt,” said Linda Frederiksen, executive director for MEDIC
Before mulling your “raise,” Page, Wolfberg & Wirth says to recall that a bill to “renew the ambulance fee schedule bonus payments” may pass
San Diego’s EMS service is now adding cover letters to clarify that forms requiring patient signatures for insurance reimbursements are not bills
Under a nine-month contract, the South Texas Emergency Care Foundation must increase the number of ambulances it stations in Harlingen
City leaders have purchased five unmarked police cars, three K-9 vehicles, an ambulance and refurbishment of an ambulance chassis with the money
Officials with the state’s Department of Health Services said 442 EMS agencies across Wisconsin would receive money from the grants
GMR’s Brian Henricksen joins Rob Lawrence for a frank discussion on operational deficits
In a letter, the Pharr city manager also shared four options for future subsidies
Air Methods Corp. cited the No Surprises Act, inflation and under-reimbursement from Medicare as the reason for the closings
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