Page, Wolfberg & Wirth

EMS Legal Update

Page, Wolfberg & Wirth

For over 20 years, PWW has been the nation’s leading EMS industry law firm. PWW attorneys and consultants have decades of hands-on experience providing EMS, managing ambulance services and advising public, private and non-profit clients across the U.S.

PWW helps EMS agencies with reimbursement, compliance, HR, privacy and business issues, and provides training on documentation, liability, leadership, reimbursement and more. Visit the firm’s website at www.pwwemslaw.com.

Full list of Page, Wolfberg & Wirth results

10 things we learned from the CMS ET3 webinar
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Learn what CMS will offer for reimbursement for alternative destinations and treat in place, and who will have the have the final say in the ET3 model
Medicare expands prior authorization program for repetitive non-emergency transports
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CMS extends the prior authorization program, through Dec. 1, 2019, to eight states and Washington DC
Enough is enough: 5 ways to end bullying in fire and EMS
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We need to do more to improve the care and compassion we show to our fire and EMS brethren
Fraud in the field: Signature compliance
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EMS providers should be on high alert for fraud and forgery in the patient care report
PCR documentation for non-transporting first responders
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Including clear, complete documentation in your patient care report is a critical component of patient care
Charging for medical records: Patients vs. lawyers
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Lawyer requests for medical records are not limited by HIPAA cost-based fees
Federal pursuit of anti-kickback statute takes millions from local EMS
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Expert witness commentary on the recent Paramedics Plus litigation, in which the government alleged violations of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute
Patient care: First and last impressions make the difference
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Positive beginning and ending patient interactions fall into the “serial positioning effect” and can boost patient care reviews
Scoop and run: Should EMS allow non-ambulance transport?
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Three guidelines to follow if your agency is considering a policy to allow patient transport of seriously injured patients by means other than ambulance
DNR tattoos: Are they legal and is EMS bound to comply?
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EMS practitioners should be aware of their state laws pertaining to DNRs and follow local protocols
Transporting SNF residents: Choosing the proper payer
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To avoid overpayments or submitting false claims, you must have a process in place for identifying the proper payer for each transport
5 practical steps to prevent medical errors
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Even the best medics make mistakes, but ensuring crews are well rested, 100 percent focused on the patient and working together will minimize medical errors
3 steps to properly documenting patient care in EMS
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All members of the EMS team must commit to improving patient care documentation by expanding on the details and ensuring completion
The ransomware epidemic: What EMS agencies need to know
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Don't get caught paying to access your data; use these tips to prevent, identify and recover from EMS ransomware attacks
2 barriers limiting impact of community paramedicine
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Community paramedicine programs are being integrated into our health care system far too slowly to meet the needs of many underserved populations
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