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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Sonoma County officials have ended AMR’s 30 years of service by awarding contract to fire district
“It’s never been more expensive to run an emergency service department,” Somerset Mayor Alan Keck told council members
Greater Amsterdam Volunteer Corps had served the Mohawk Valley and Southern Adirondack for over 55 years
Paramedics claim the city has reneged on its promise to count time served before becoming dual-role medics
Operation in Akron is shuttered after AMR and city officials could not agree on future service
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Sonoma Life Support claims a review committee member had ties to a nonprofit that received $10K from a rival ambulance company
“I watched my employees be on the phone for 20 minutes with a citizen doing CPR on a loved one, and to me, that’s unacceptable,” Battalion Chief John Gaddie said
Advanced Life Systems had protested Yakima County’s choicec citing AMR’s problems in other communities
The city has seen ambulances break down en route to the hospital with patients inside, EMS Chief Amera Gilchrist said
Sedgwick County reverses course on a 2018 study that led to staffing shortage, slow response times and employee burnout
80% of the Reedy Creek Fire Department’s 185 staff members signed off on the deal, paving the way for a significant bump in starting pay and benefits
Preserving Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act is introduced in the Senate and House
Advance Life Systems is protesting the Yakima County commissioners’ selection of AMR
John Goward moves in as the city’s Fire-Rescue Department takes over staffing, deployment and billing
AMR will initially supply 4 ambulances operating 12 hours per day
Among AMR’s complaints against the Sonoma County Fire District is that the district lowered the transport cost by paying EMS employees less
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By remounting rigs, the St. Charles County Ambulance District extends the life of their ambulance boxes and saves taxpayers money, Deputy Chief Jeremey Hollrah said
The expansion of Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department includes a $1.9-million outlay to purchase five new ambulances
If passed, the bill would allow state counties to charge a “fire protection fee” to help bridge the funding gap of additional paid staff
Hamilton County officials say a 10% rate increase will help stave off rising costs and retain employees
The Monroe Fire Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement Plan provides an effective tool for evaluating and improving the quality of prehospital care
Falck is required to keep providing the average number of ALS ambulance hours or face fines
The Texas EMS Alliance says the bill would ensure fair pay for EMS agencies while reducing patients’ payment stress
MedStar employees reported “insufficient funds” errors when trying to cash their paychecks last week, but the agency has not publicly discussed its staffing lapse
Employees will get 9 percent raises if the city council OKs the contract
Decatur Morgan Hospital is accused of failing to meet the city’s response-time requirements
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