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.
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
Low-cost options for improving dispatch, scheduling and resource management
A firefighter spoke to the Bamberg County council Monday about incidents where he says MedShore Ambulance Services lagged in its response
A standardization of fire and EMS could be the next ‘giant leap’ for public safety
St. Louis Firefighter-EMT Demetris “Al” Alfred told the president his biggest concern was financial support to avoid layoffs and budget cuts
The West Long Branch borough council will vote in 30 days whether or not to dissolve the squad and move to a paid service
The bill aims to reimburse ambulance providers who can’t transport some patients due to lack of available hospital beds
Interoperable system solutions break data silos and support ongoing innovation
The rejection of American Medical Response’s appeal clears the way for the city to move forward with its switch to Falck USA
While the state will select and pay for a consultant, the study will include input from “fire chiefs, fire and EMS personnel and municipal leaders”
Newly elected Effingham County officials requested changes to the Ambulance Oversight Committee, as well as a review of the county’s ambulance contract
Breaking down significant updates to grant programs and next steps for obtaining funding
Oakland union representatives and officials from neighboring cities said the brownouts will have a “cascading effect” on local fire and EMS response
The raises, originally scheduled to begin this summer, will be delayed for 18 months to put a hold on proposed layoffs as the city faces a $675 million budget shortfall
The incoming AAA president advises leaders on how to leverage resources, reports on discussion with Biden/Harris transition team
The county has been given a deadline of 55 days to pay the bill, which is about $500,000 over its budget, after which first responders will no longer have radio communications access
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss a recent viral tabloid story about a medic’s choice of a second job and the industry pay scale
The law doesn’t apply to emergency flights, one family found, because states are barred from regulating air transportation prices
All of Smyrna’s 46 paramedics will receive a 5.5% raise across the board, with the possibility of an additional 3.5% merit-based raise
The bill also calls for an advisory committee to look into regulation of ground ambulance billing
The Watertown City Council may vote to permanently remove the fire department’s rescue truck and EMS operations
The bill would extend the deadline to spend CARES Act funds by one year and allow non-profit emergency service agencies to use relief funds to replace lost income
On this episode, our hosts discuss a recent dispute out of Oregon regarding the cost of ambulance transfers between urgent care facilities and hospital followups
San Diego’s switch to Falck led to multiple protest filings from American Medical Response, which has been the city’s ambulance provider for the last 23 years
It’s a myth that HIPAA is a barrier to bi-directional sharing; find out how data sharing between facilities and EMS agencies can become the norm
Private ambulance companies received $350 million in federal COVID-19 assistance in April, but the American Ambulance Association says that’s far from enough
SouthBridge EMS’s transport revenue is estimated to be down by at least $230,000 this year
Elm City Emergency Services and Stantonsburg EMS, both in Wilson County, have struggled to maintain a sustainable volunteer staff
The merger is expected to help address financial struggles and better serve the residents of York County
The CARES Act ambiguity can create some anxiety for EMS; here’s an overview of permissible expenditures and the importance of documentation for audits
The city will go forward with both a pilot program that excludes police and a separate co-responder plan that includes police officers, paramedics and mental health professionals
The rig will replace an older one that suffered dependability issues, forcing the department to use a rental