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.
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Five steps to using forecast data to determine par levels and a structured framework for managing EMS medical supply inventory
How Falck US significantly increased patient and insurance collections, decreased bad debt write-offs and reduced cost to collect
A committee recommended replacing AMR with Priority Ambulance, but AMR said in protest letters that a committee member had a conflict of interest
Local 449 Vice President Kevin Drysdale said there have been “multiple problems” leading up to the 10-day strike notice, including poor negotiations
Nashville Fire Department officials voiced their concerns and said they “actually deal with having shortfalls” due to low staff numbers
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Chief Dennis Jones said he would submit to the drug tests in an effort to make it a requirement for firefighters and paramedics
The union said firefighters and paramedics would be more willing to sign a contract that requires drug testing if the chief agrees to be tested as well
The California Emergency Medical Services Authority said Kern county has handed exclusive operating rights to ambulance companies without a competitive bid
The Melheim family said they were unaware they were out of network when their son Ben fell during a camping trip, and he had to be airlifted to the hospital
The staff of AFSCME Local 2960/EMS won a 14 percent wage increase and lower costs for healthcare after signing a four-year contract with AMR
Federal prosecutors said North East Mobile Health Services will settle to resolve charges that it billed Medicare for non-emergency transportation of patients
What you need to know about the GEMT and how it impacts EMS reimbursement
Lawmakers say the impact would be dreadful for the more than 83,000 responders and survivors who rely on the WTC Health Program
A complaint filed last year said AmeriCare submitted fraudulent claims to Medicare and TRICARE for non-emergency ambulance transports
The bill says that the patient’s insurance company must pay the air ambulance company instead of leaving the patient with the heavy charges
Here’s a breakdown of who is considered “essential” and “nonessential” during a federal government shutdown
Here’s a breakdown of who is considered “essential” and “nonessential” during a federal government shutdown
Of the 836 transient-related calls the fire department responded to, 95 percent were for medical reasons such as drug overdoses and alcohol-related issues
Officials said the company is restructuring to stay current with the “ever-changing health-care marketplace”
Although the EMS department is without a contract, officials say the police labor dispute overshadows their complaints
The Charlottesville Fire Department purchased its first ambulance in over 60 years and said if you live in the city and have insurance you don’t have to pay
The charge is a way to cut down on taxpayers’ cost for the new EMS division that Sioux City Fire Rescue will soon implement
Learn how Sharp Ambulance Billing uses unique software to help your agency collect unpaid patient bills plus provide essential reporting data
In its second year, the EMS Trend Report describes revealing changes in clinical care, finance and the use of technology in EMS
The health advisory board said emergency consumers “are not able to make an informed decision or negotiate ... about the cost of the transport”
The family of John Herndon called for help when he fell, and was charged even though he was not taken to the hospital
The Austin-Travis County EMS employment agreement will revert to state civil service rules after negotiations came to an impasse
Our co-hosts talk about an opioid panel discussion, sponsored by EMS1 and BoundTree, at EMS World Expo 2017
Changes to response-time requirements would reduce or eliminate hefty fines AMR has been paying the city
The unpaid bills are a combination of calls from veterans for transport to the hospital and calls by the hospital to transport patients between health facilities
A spokesman for the hospital said management will need to do an extensive record check to respond to the county’s complaint
