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Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
The “Direct Pay” bill was passed earlier this year and directs insurance companies to send payments to EMS providers instead of customers
Lockport officials project $1.18M in ambulance billing revenue by the end of 2023
New model would improve resource use and reduce patient, hospital costs
The FAIR Health report also found that ALS services were required more often between 2018-2022 than BLS services
A spokesperson for MedStar said costs to retain staff since the COVID-19 pandemic have eaten into their reserve fund
The ophthalmologist and comedian shares how the No Surprises Act impacts out-of-network billing
Jeannette EMS states that poor insurance reimbursement rates are the reason for ending the service
Due to Dan Bradley’s pre-existing conditions, he was determined “uninsurable,” his wife and fellow EMT shared
In a Boston Globe opinion piece, Dr. Eric Dickson says paying ambulance services to care for patients at home instead of transporting them would also cut costs
The Texas EMS Alliance says the bill would ensure fair pay for EMS agencies while reducing patients’ payment stress
Adams could eliminate retired EMS providers, firefighters, officers and others’ health insurance options except for Medicare Advantage
The private rates remain below those for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
San Diego’s EMS service is now adding cover letters to clarify that forms requiring patient signatures for insurance reimbursements are not bills
Private insurers will have to negotiate prices directly with ambulance service providers, and Medicaid reimbursement rates will go up
13 catalytic converters have been stolen from Nurses Heart Paramedics, which can’t afford to repair its ambulances
Angel MedFlight transported the patient without prior approval, but a company spokesperson said it is “satisfied each step in the health insurance process”
Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Mount Sinai Health System have reached an agreement to offer community paramedicine, ET3 and treat-in-place options
The bill has a retroactive application date of Jan. 1, 2010
The law would apply retroactively to family members of first responders killed in the line of duty since 2010
St. Louis EMT Liz Smith says she nearly died from COVID-19, but the city said it can’t verify that she had the virus
Currently, the state only provides coverage for PTSD if there is a corresponding physical injury
The West Long Branch borough council will vote in 30 days whether or not to dissolve the squad and move to a paid service
The law doesn’t apply to emergency flights, one family found, because states are barred from regulating air transportation prices
The bill also calls for an advisory committee to look into regulation of ground ambulance billing
Vallejo officials are working to better clarify that the “bills” received by patients are actually information copies showing fees to be paid by insurance carriers
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