EMS Financial, Insurance & Legal Services News & Articles

Is it murder? More EMS1 readers react to EMTs charged in patient's death

"We must never, ever forego the safety of our patients because we are angry, tired, hungry, cold or irritated," one commenter wrote

You’ve seen the footage – Now what?

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Teaching points from the ‘malpractice or murder’ case – Part 1: Action steps for EMS leaders

Malpractice or murder: When do EMS providers cross the line from negligence to a crime?

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“When the prosecutor sees and hears compassion, competence and professionalism, even in the face of significant errors being made, it becomes much harder to justify filing criminal charges”

The value of health insurance for financial protection

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Are you financially prepared to be on the other end of medical care?

6 virtual fundraisers to drum up community support

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Whether you’re trying to fund a new ambulance or stock the pantry, use these tips to engage with your community remotely

Cases from the Fitch files

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Learn how agencies have overcome obstacles to innovate and improve clinical, financial and operational elements in their systems

1-click Prime Day tips for public safety

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What's on your department’s Amazon wish list? 5 ways to leverage Prime Day 2022 for your department and community

California Ambulance Association: Raise ambulance transport rates for Medi-Cal

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“Every time we serve a Medi-Cal patient, we take a financial loss," says CAA President Jimmy Pierson

EMS director fired after finding $100K in ‘financial irregularities’

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In a 2021 letter, now-former director Chris O’Leath accused a former Freeport EMS treasurer of stealing the funds and then repaying the agency

AMR to pay $600K to resolve government billing claims, feds say

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Officials at both the federal and state level said AMR often billed Medicare and Medicaid for advanced service when it provided basic service

The case of the $489,000 air ambulance ride

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Angel MedFlight transported the patient without prior approval, but a company spokesperson said it is “satisfied each step in the health insurance process"

Police: Pa. fire chief drove ambulance while intoxicated with a patient inside

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Renovo Fire Department Chief Jimmy Ray Risley has been arrested

3 states criticize $277 million opioid settlement 'side payment' to 9 states, D.C.

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The objections may jeopardize the deal in which Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers will pay states and territories up to $6 billion to settle claims related to opioids

No charges for former medic who kicked homeless man on video

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The Dallas Police Department finished reviewing a public integrity investigation that cleared Brad Cox

FDNY EMT's alleged killer says it was an accident, blames her EMT partner

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The courtroom battle over Jose Gonzalez’s competency to face charges in the murder of Yadira Arroyo continues

Man sentenced to 50 years in rig crash death of Ala. medic

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Paramedic David Mimms was treating a patient when Dontorrius Belser sped through a red light, causing the fatal collision

Ohio EMT, wife indicted, jailed, accused of abusing own child

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The father of the child was placed on administrative leave; the child's stepmother is also a former employee of the department

Ex-administrator admits taking nearly $195,000 from struggling Texas ambulance company

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Edgar Diaz began misappropriating funds at least as early as 2018, and Hidalgo County EMS shut down in 2021

Former Ore. medic sentenced for rape, sodomy

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Evidence showed that Edward Blake used ketamine, fentanyl and morphine that he obtained through work in the commission of the crimes

The state of mobile healthcare 2022

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How to take action to motivate payers to reimburse EMS for MIH

Fla. medic accused of coverup in patient’s death retains license

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Nathan Register's Pasco County Fire Rescue crew did not transport a woman allegedly suffering stroke symptoms, who later died

On-Demand webinar: Ambulances held hostage

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Strategies to unilaterally reduce ED wait times and get back into service

Code 3 Podcast: What happens to medics and firefighters if qualified immunity goes away?

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Attorney and volunteer firefighter Brad Pinsky explains qualified immunity protections and whether firefighters and medics could be sued as individuals