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.
The recently reintroduced bill would create a new $50M grant program for EMS agencies
Finally, reimbursement for community paramedic home visits on the horizon
The new ARPA Flex program allows local units of government to spend up to $10 million on newly eligible grant expenditures
Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 accused Cypress Creek EMS of having an on-site mechanic repair members’ personal vehicles
Frustration mounts as small print delays the HEROES Act, and presents a dual standard for provider benefits for the fallen
The company will provide free 5G access to all public and nonprofit state and local fire, police and EMS agencies for 10 years
Ambulance fleet management cost measurement, preventative maintenance to prevent critical failures can extend the vehicle life cycle
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will delay the first round of data collection until 2021
Five key financial and operational asks to keep EMS afloat and financially solvent
An appeal to a call response reduced the time by 15 seconds, allowing First Response Ambulance to hit the required response time maximums
Hidalgo County EMS is requesting a $2.6 million loan through the Paycheck Protection Program, but says it has been unable to find a lender due to its bankruptcy status
Our co-hosts discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way agencies staff, train and educate their members
The presidents of the Uniformed Firefighters Association and Uniformed EMTs, Paramedics & Fire Inspectors strongly criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio’s comments
Look to the factors impacting EMS revenues – logistics, technology and resource matching – to manage deliverables
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city has lost $7.4 billion during the pandemic and cuts including essential workers may be necessary
The CARES Act Includes $200 million for eligible health providers to ensure connected care services for their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
State leaders agreed to defer payments for April, May and June to assist volunteer fire, ambulance and rescue agencies during the pandemic
Fire departments, NAEMS organizations and state fire academies can apply for PPE and other COVID-19 supplies
The association says it is prioritizing PPE and testing access and funding in its negotiations at the Capitol
Know what you are agreeing to when you accept CARES Act COVID-19 stimulus funding
The city, which implemented hazard pay for essential employees in early April, has voted to terminate the program in response to the reopening of the state economy
The Association of Air Medical Services is seeking federal funding to help air ambulance providers recoup lost revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic
Wisconsin EMS and fire leaders join forces to provide an overview of EMS legislative and regulatory requests to support front line response to COVID-19
Now is the time to ask your community to remember their ambulance service when donating to a charitable organization
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services allows providers to obtain verbal consent to sign when contamination of a stylus or recording device is of concern
The start of the five-year test period for the Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport model has been moved due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Officials are considering increasing pay for first responders and other front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Unique federal loan is easy to apply for and will likely not have to be repaid
Officials say the state’s EMS system is already fragile, with many agencies shutting down due to budget issues in recent years
Leaders sound off on hazard pay and the bigger picture needed to support providers and sustain EMS
A Korean War-era law has been touted by several health officials, political leaders and historians as a way of getting needed supplies into the hands of medical workers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services outlined requirements that have been waived to prioritize patient care during the COVID-19 national emergency
COVID-19 is overwhelming the already over-stressed and underfunded emergency medical services system. This is what EMS needs to survive the pandemic
