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.
Proven strategies to turn the tables and bring balance back into negotiations
Learn how the Philadelphia Fire Department redefined service delivery, funding and success
A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology
The Victorville Fire Department’s Station 315 was built in 2009 but never fully opened due to monetary issues, officials said
The Decatur Ambulance Regulatory Board meeting Tuesday included lawsuit threats, complaints and a dispute over a heart monitor battery
Understand how first responders can participate in the funding
Under the contract, Falck will be fined $5,000 every time an ambulance takes longer than 24 minutes to arrive at an emergency
Commissioners debated how much funding to allocate to the program, which dispatches a paramedic and social worker to some calls
Investing, in your mind, health or a hobby, can compound the benefit of a bonus on you, your family and others
Letters distributed to eight other municipalities said an “unfair burden” has been placed on the Warren Fire Department to respond outside the city
The waiver is retroactive to March 1, 2020 and allows for reimbursement when patients aren’t transported due to community-wide COVID-19 protocols
As prices soar on gas, lumber and consumer goods, EMS cannot follow market forces to increase prices for our services
The bonuses will go to more than 170,000 firefighters, EMS providers and police officers across the state
East Hampton Ambulance Association says it has lost 10 members over the last year, and nearly 30 have reduced their hours
Pat Scarcella, an ER nurse, said an ambulance from another county was the only one available despite the hospital being less than half a mile away
Shrewsbury Township currently relies on the New Jersey State Police to respond to its emergency calls
Jerry Brant, a senior grant consultant for Lexipol, wrote an op-ed urging support for upcoming ballot initiatives impacting public safety
The state legislature is scheduled to make a final vote on the budget on Friday
Richmond Ambulance Authority officials said the cuts would impact the agency’s ability to recruit and retain essential personnel
Ask your senators and representative to make Treatment in Place permanent, increase SIREN Act funding, count every EMS provider and extend Medicare add-ons
Nearly 200 people spoke either for or against the switch from AMR to Falck ahead of the long-awaited vote
If passed, the legislation would extend the 2% urban, 3% rural and the super rural bonus payment for five years
A long-awaited vote to decide whether the city will switch from American Medical Response to Falck is scheduled for Tuesday
Federal investigators alleged Rural/Metro Corporation collected improper reimbursements over a seven-year period
Looking outside the industry for recruitment and retention best practices
Discover the metrics agencies should consider tracking, how to package that data to influence decision-makers and how to improve the quality of ePCR reporting
The Belmar First Aid Squad will close on March 31 after nearly a century of service
What the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 means for treatment and transport reimbursement post COVID-19
Logan County said it has no other options for keeping the ambulance service running
Flight Paramedic Rita Krenz said her work inspired her to help patients facing a “broken system”
Regulation, documentation and benchmarking recommendations for managing fleet maintenance and vehicle replacement cycle
The one-time payments are part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal for spending Florida’s share of American Rescue Plan funds
The 7-minute survey will provide feedback for CMS regarding waivers during the COVID-19 emergency
