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.
Here are seven strategies to pay down debt and live within your means
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
We threaten our organization’s resiliency and progress when we make opinion-based decisions
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
City leaders said they will need to make the cuts by July 1, 2021 if more federal pandemic relief is not received
The Sturtevant board decided not to take up the South Shore Fire Department’s proposal that would have increased ambulance fees by up to $150 and increased mileage charges fivefold
The president-elect stated he would ensure first responders have enough PPE and sick leave, and work to prevent layoffs
The La Pine Rural Fire Protection District began charging the St. Charles Health System after seeing an increase in call volume for transfers from its immediate care clinic
Some Greenfield residents complained about 20-minute response times, but Community Emergency Corporation officials said those numbers are taken out of context
City employees will continue to see a 10% pay cut and mandatory furloughs, with an overall 8% budget cut for the fire department and 18% for the EMS department
The six municipalities will sign an intergovernmental agreement and then the three departments that cover those areas will work on an operational plan
The county says approval of the tax addresses the funding deficit from dwindling landline fees and gives the county the money for the next 911 upgrades
The referendum was passed after Scott Twp. supervisors learned in August that Justus Volunteer Fire Company’s EMS and ambulance service was running a deficit of roughly $10,000
The original proposal for the program would have awarded $10,000 in “bonus” payments to full-time county first responders
The South Shore Fire Department is seeking a $100 fee increase for residents and a $150 increase for non-residents, plus a $25 per mile fee
Fiscal, retention and operational considerations for election week and the EMS purse and pay
Our co-hosts discuss the new American Heart Association 2020 guidelines recently released in October
The change will give Baraboo District Ambulance Service personnel more space, and officials say it will improve how the service and the fire department work together
A new ambulance and pumper truck will replace older apparatus the department is looking to retire, and a new brush truck will assist crews in responding during grassfire seasons
The conflict stems from a legal battle over $16 million in disputed payments
From up-front and maintenance costs, to supply chain and accessory required changes, these questions will smooth the transition to a new disposable product
Voters will decide whether to approve a levy that would raise $7.3 million per year for the Kirkland Fire Department
Aiken County officials concluded they must “pay what the market demands” in order to recruit and retain enough staff to keep all 10 stations running
The Orangeburg County Council approved the purchase after the delivery of five new ambulances was delayed during the pandemic
The Racine Fire Department has instated a hiring freeze due to budget constraints and anticipates several retirements by the end of the year
The HRSA Strategic Plan outlines four mission-critical goals, including improve access to quality health services and achieve health equity
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