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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.

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Use a comprehensive social media policy to set expectations for appropriate social media use on duty and off the job
A policy on employee personal use of company disposable supplies is an important initial step to theft prevention
Comply with federal and state laws to fully realize the significant benefits of EMS use of drive cams and body cams
CMS extends the prior authorization program, through Dec. 1, 2019, to eight states and Washington DC
Experience shows that many EMS agencies lack three essential policies to prevent and protect the agency from harm
Use a distracted driving policy to educate personnel on the risks of distracted driving and to set clear expectations for in-vehicle behavior
A Mass. hospital was fined $218,400 for HIPAA violations stemming from use of an internet document sharing application
An overview of applicable state or federal legislation and opinions that may impact EMS agencies offering or considering a subscription program
If you can meet these expectations of the public 100 percent of the time, your agency will deliver outstanding care and stay out of court
An EMS agency’s failure to routinely check the Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities can be costly