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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.

When it comes to grant funding, a well-developed plan can be key to securing the funds your organization needs
Explore the latest Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System findings and what they mean for EMS funding, reimbursement rates, and advocacy in 2025
Union pressures mayor as investment in equipment outpaces investment in people
Atrium Health Navicent EMS is replacing Grady Emergency Medical Services in Milledgeville and Baldwin County
The Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) department will send civilian responders to calls that do not warrant a police or fire response
The Bloomington City Council’s agreement with Stryker will outfit FD vehicles with the latest technology
Lockport officials project $1.18M in ambulance billing revenue by the end of 2023
Approximately $25,000 has been budgeted to give vehicle training to first responders
Learn how the Philadelphia Fire Department redefined service delivery, funding and success
Funding for six new personnel will allow the Naperville Fire Department to expand the Community Advocate Response Team program
The FAIR Health report also found that ALS services were required more often between 2018-2022 than BLS services
Baldwin County Sheriff Bill Massee tried to reassure concerned citizens after Grady EMS declined to renew its contract with the county
Fort Worth-based MedStar has not recieved city funding since 2010, but retention costs for providers have risen since the pandemic, spokesman Matt Zavadsky said
Experienced paramedics will now start at $27.59 an hour, as opposed to the training wage of $16 an hour
A staffing shortage in Orangeburg County led to a three-year contract with MedTrust Medical Transport for additional EMS coverage
Mayor Eric Adams has announced a 5% budget reduction and directed uniformed agencies to reduce overtime costs
13 states and the District of Columbia have passed laws making EMS an essential service
The ophthalmologist and comedian shares how the No Surprises Act impacts out-of-network billing
The Maui County Council said it would urge the state health department to consider a resolution continuing service with AMR
Floyd County officials are going month-to-month with New Chapel EMS as they look at specific EMS needs, deliverables
The Department of Health select Falck to replace AMR, which has held the contract for 44 years
A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology
Chehalis legislators approved BLS, ALS levels of fees to offset inflation, increased costs
After three agencies close in 3 months, state officials highlight the funding shortage
Keene city officials negotiated a three-month deal with Rescue Inc. for an ambulance and EMS personnel
The Penn Township Ambulance Association has been successful in dealing with funding, staffing and cost-reimbursement problems
Research conducted by the University of Southern Maine found an approximate cost of $1.04M per year for an ambulance service in a low-volume area
Hackers accessed the data of approximately 700 people that the Temple Terrace Fire Department treated or transported
Jeannette EMS could face liquidation over a $140,800 loan and $100,000 grant
East Allen Township had pledged support for seven months but ended it after one, surprising squadmembers
Oneida officials sent a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul in support of bill that authorizes full insurance payments to ambulance services across the state
Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office announced a settlement between MedStar Ambulance, Inc. and MassHealth