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.
Why smaller EMS agencies need grant funding, and four programs to look into
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STAR Ambulance’s journey to enhancing patient care delivery and the employee experience
The Steubenville Fire Department was able to purchase and stock three ambulances and launch the long-awaited service on Sunday
Cumberland County EMS is set to receive four Lucas devices but says it would be unfair for areas served by its other four ambulances to not have the same equipment available
5 ways to prepare for and navigate a furlough at your public safety department
Cypress Creek EMS officials say the suit is meant to stop Harris County Emergency Service District No. 1 from defunding the ambulance service before its contract ends
Accountable EMS systems: Why they are different and misunderstood, and perform better
Our co-hosts discuss EMS staffing, one of the top concerns cited in the recently released 2020 EMS Trend Report
Examining how the COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest and reimbursement are impacting prehospital medicine, and how leaders can care for the workforce
Technology adoption, provider resiliency and preparedness: Interpreting the EMS Trend Report 2020
All 4,700 city employees will have their pay decreased by 10% and will be required to take one unpaid day off for every 14-day pay period
First Response Ambulance Service and Decatur city councilmembers still disagree on the issue of a performance bond and the penalty structure of the city’s new ambulance ordinance
Quinwood Emergency Ambulance said the COVID-19 pandemic and a recent reduction of its coverage area made it unaffordable to continue operations
Emergency Medical Services Authority filed a $16 million lawsuit against American Medical Response in September
Two longtime providers of ambulance services in Johnston County are expected to close when the consolidation takes place
Venice Fire Rescue held a swearing-in ceremony Wednesday after the city agreed to implement fire-EMS services with a staff of 24 firefighter-paramedics
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The billing of fees issued to insurance companies for medical care rendered by Vallejo firefighters was suspended until further notice after patients mistook fee notices for bills
From fewer volunteers to fewer calls and underfunding spanning years, rural EMS operations are in need of a change if they’re to survive
The money comes from the $1.8 billion the state received from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, passed by Congress
First Response Ambulance Service said no financial institution will issue the bond, which is a new requirement for ambulance service in the city of Decatur
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported that the Prior Authorization Model for Repetitive, Scheduled Non-Emergent Ambulance Transport (RSNAT) saved Medicare $650 million over 4 years
The city’s healthcare authority plans to have a new ambulance service up and running to ensure continued coverage after Sept. 30
Zero takers for a $20k sign-on bonus and $25/hour points to underlying recruitment challenges beyond wages and benefits
Decatur officials voted to extend First Response Ambulance Service’s current license for 6 months as opposed to granting immediate renewal
Instead of giving stock to its executive team, Ambulnz gave it to its frontline responders, and paired it with a novel push-to-request dispatch system
Vallejo officials are working to better clarify that the “bills” received by patients are actually information copies showing fees to be paid by insurance carriers
Volunteer and combination departments have a second opportunity to secure COVID-19 PPE-related funding
Santa Rosa County previously required a paramedic on every call
Emergency Medical Services Authority claims American Medical Response has failed to return proceeds beyond the 10% cap set in their contract
Cypress Creek EMS called the termination “disappointing and shocking” while county officials cited numerous “systemic problems and failures” leading to their decision
Conducted properly, exit interviews can provide valuable insight into employee turnover and retention solutions