/billing-and-administration Billing and Administration en-US Thu, 01 May 2025 18:30:16 GMT /billing-and-administration/medpac-stacks-the-deck-against-ambulance-services Despite CMS's comprehensive cost findings, MedPAC’s selective data edits paint a distorted picture — risking the financial future of thousands of ambulance services Thu, 01 May 2025 18:30:16 GMT /billing-and-administration/medpac-stacks-the-deck-against-ambulance-services /health-wellness/insider-analysis-mental-health-focused-ems-alternative-saves-5m Naperville’s CART program showcases savings and patient-centered care, diverts hundreds from ED Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:52:08 GMT /health-wellness/insider-analysis-mental-health-focused-ems-alternative-saves-5m /EMS-grants/to-plan-or-not-to-plan-with-grants-an-ounce-of-prevention-is-worth-a-pound-of-cure When it comes to grant funding, a well-developed plan can be key to securing the funds your organization needs Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:41:09 GMT /EMS-grants/to-plan-or-not-to-plan-with-grants-an-ounce-of-prevention-is-worth-a-pound-of-cure /billing-and-administration/medpac-stacks-the-deck-against-ambulance-services Despite CMS's comprehensive cost findings, MedPAC’s selective data edits paint a distorted picture — risking the financial future of thousands of ambulance services Thu, 01 May 2025 18:30:16 GMT /billing-and-administration/medpac-stacks-the-deck-against-ambulance-services /health-wellness/insider-analysis-mental-health-focused-ems-alternative-saves-5m Naperville’s CART program showcases savings and patient-centered care, diverts hundreds from ED Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:52:08 GMT /health-wellness/insider-analysis-mental-health-focused-ems-alternative-saves-5m /EMS-grants/to-plan-or-not-to-plan-with-grants-an-ounce-of-prevention-is-worth-a-pound-of-cure When it comes to grant funding, a well-developed plan can be key to securing the funds your organization needs Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:41:09 GMT /EMS-grants/to-plan-or-not-to-plan-with-grants-an-ounce-of-prevention-is-worth-a-pound-of-cure /billing-and-administration/n-y-ambulance-service-projects-3-8m-in-revenue-in-2025 Auburn City Ambulance is on track to exceed its $3.3 million budget marking continued growth for the city-run service launched in 2021 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:04:46 GMT /billing-and-administration/n-y-ambulance-service-projects-3-8m-in-revenue-in-2025 /legislation-funding/n-h-ambulances-surround-legislative-building-to-protest-reimbursement-bill Ambulance crews rallied outside the Legislative Office Building, warning that a House-backed insurance rate plan could cripple EMS services statewide Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:52:45 GMT /legislation-funding/n-h-ambulances-surround-legislative-building-to-protest-reimbursement-bill /legislation-funding/gadcs-ems-cost-data-in-2025-are-we-on-track Explore the latest Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System findings and what they mean for EMS funding, reimbursement rates, and advocacy in 2025 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:06:55 GMT /legislation-funding/gadcs-ems-cost-data-in-2025-are-we-on-track /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-cleveland-ems-runs-into-reality-no-staff-no-service Union pressures mayor as investment in equipment outpaces investment in people Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:21:06 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/insider-analysis-cleveland-ems-runs-into-reality-no-staff-no-service /legislation-funding/okla-lawmakers-consider-bill-cutting-ambulance-reimbursement-rate A proposal to cut out-of-network ambulance reimbursement rates is drawing pushback from EMS leaders, who warn it could slash staffing and funding Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:47:17 GMT /legislation-funding/okla-lawmakers-consider-bill-cutting-ambulance-reimbursement-rate /billing-and-administration/n-y-ambulance-service-expects-over-1m-in-insurance-payments The Kingston Fire Department is on track to receive reimbursements five times the amount collected in 2024 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:36:32 GMT /billing-and-administration/n-y-ambulance-service-expects-over-1m-in-insurance-payments /legislation-funding/ems-on-the-hill-why-advocacy-matters-now-more-than-ever Your pay, your role and your resources are on the line; here’s what EMS leaders are fighting for now Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:47:59 GMT /legislation-funding/ems-on-the-hill-why-advocacy-matters-now-more-than-ever /billing-and-administration/calif-care-facilities-face-565-911-lift-assist-fee El Cajon care facilities will soon face a $565 fee for lift-assist calls, as the city aims to reduce strain on resources and curb frequent, avoidable calls from a small number of repeat offender Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:44:21 GMT /billing-and-administration/calif-care-facilities-face-565-911-lift-assist-fee /ems-advocacy/mo-representative-presented-with-aimhis-2025-legislator-of-the-year-award Rep. Jason Smith has emerged as a leading advocate for EMS, driving key legislation to improve reimbursement models and expand access through community paramedicine initiatives Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:44:40 GMT /ems-advocacy/mo-representative-presented-with-aimhis-2025-legislator-of-the-year-award /legislation-funding/okla-county-launches-voter-approved-free-ambulance-service Muskogee County voters approved a temporary sales tax to fund a new free ambulance service for residents, even if patients need transport outside the county Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:51:56 GMT /legislation-funding/okla-county-launches-voter-approved-free-ambulance-service /billing-and-administration/calif-officials-sign-off-on-427-first-responder-fee-for-medical-calls With fires now just 4% of incidents, San Jose has shifted toward fees for EMS through Prop 26, which enabled cost recovery for medical care and transport Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:02:19 GMT /billing-and-administration/calif-officials-sign-off-on-427-first-responder-fee-for-medical-calls /ems-management/w-va-ambulance-service-shuts-down-due-to-rising-costs-staffing-challenges St. Joseph’s Ambulance Service will shut down at the end of March, leaving Wood County officials to ensure continued EMS coverage Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:46:55 GMT /ems-management/w-va-ambulance-service-shuts-down-due-to-rising-costs-staffing-challenges /billing-and-administration/san-francisco-patient-surprised-by-12k-bill-for-6-mile-transport After Jagdish Whitten was struck by a car, he received a $12,872.99 bill for being transported six miles to a trauma center for a mild concussion and broken toe Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:15:15 GMT /billing-and-administration/san-francisco-patient-surprised-by-12k-bill-for-6-mile-transport /fire-ems/conn-fd-seeks-to-correct-imbalance-between-staffing-and-increased-ems-calls The New London Fire Department's EMS runs have increased while the number of fires has relatively stayed the same Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT /fire-ems/conn-fd-seeks-to-correct-imbalance-between-staffing-and-increased-ems-calls /retirement/whats-next-for-first-responders-after-the-passing-of-the-social-security-fairness-act It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — here’s how to prepare Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:40:11 GMT /retirement/whats-next-for-first-responders-after-the-passing-of-the-social-security-fairness-act /billing-and-administration/keep-your-ems-break-room-well-stocked-on-a-budget From coffee, to healthy snacks and hydration options, make sure your EMS crews have everything they need to recharge between shifts with cost-saving subscription options Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:44:08 GMT /billing-and-administration/keep-your-ems-break-room-well-stocked-on-a-budget /retirement/articles/ems-from-a-distance-budget-basics-HoL88ukq7uh3SL3r/ Be realistic when estimating future expenses and check your progress early and often to balance your budget Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:14:00 GMT /retirement/articles/ems-from-a-distance-budget-basics-HoL88ukq7uh3SL3r/ /ems-trend-report/why-emergency-medical-services-are-vital-to-our-healthcare-system Transitioning to a healthcare system that embraces and reimburses community-based EMS care Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:05:35 GMT /ems-trend-report/why-emergency-medical-services-are-vital-to-our-healthcare-system /data-management/quick-take-data-wins-the-day Colorado Springs, Sacramento and Richmond: Integrating analytics into decision-making to enhance patient outcomes, personnel support and sustainable operations Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:07:18 GMT /data-management/quick-take-data-wins-the-day /ems-trend-report/quantifying-the-gap-between-expenses-and-revenue-for-ems-services Takeaways from the First CMS Data Collection Report on Ambulance Services to enhance service levels and reduce costs of service delivery Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:31:40 GMT /ems-trend-report/quantifying-the-gap-between-expenses-and-revenue-for-ems-services /ems-management/wash-county-fire-district-officials-begin-study-evaluating-ems Grant County Fire District 3 officials are looking to assess Columbia EMS and Lifeline Ambulance operations and areas of improvement Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:13:50 GMT /ems-management/wash-county-fire-district-officials-begin-study-evaluating-ems /ems-management/innovative-approaches-to-unit-hour-utilization-uhu-in-system-design Compare insights from both readiness- and demand-driven models Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:39:18 GMT /ems-management/innovative-approaches-to-unit-hour-utilization-uhu-in-system-design /financial-planning/articles/budgeting-for-first-responders-how-to-make-a-budget-you-will-actually-stick-with-WJWBqShdlbIOcvqe/ Putting together a simple budget is not difficult. Here are some tips Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:03:00 GMT /financial-planning/articles/budgeting-for-first-responders-how-to-make-a-budget-you-will-actually-stick-with-WJWBqShdlbIOcvqe/ /ems-trend-report/quantifying-the-gap-between-expenses-and-revenue-for-ems-services Takeaways from the First CMS Data Collection Report on Ambulance Services to enhance service levels and reduce costs of service delivery Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:31:40 GMT /ems-trend-report/quantifying-the-gap-between-expenses-and-revenue-for-ems-services /rural-ems/articles/researchers-determine-approximate-start-up-costs-for-rural-ambulance-service-3CbW4h0G3lqF4lcN/ 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 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:23:36 GMT /rural-ems/articles/researchers-determine-approximate-start-up-costs-for-rural-ambulance-service-3CbW4h0G3lqF4lcN/ /family-home/articles/buying-a-home-this-year-theres-help-available-7nA2NZfdi3eBde5f/ Lower or eliminate your down payment, or cut your mortgage in half with these programs for first responders Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:52:56 GMT /family-home/articles/buying-a-home-this-year-theres-help-available-7nA2NZfdi3eBde5f/ /EMS-grants/to-plan-or-not-to-plan-with-grants-an-ounce-of-prevention-is-worth-a-pound-of-cure When it comes to grant funding, a well-developed plan can be key to securing the funds your organization needs Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:41:09 GMT /EMS-grants/to-plan-or-not-to-plan-with-grants-an-ounce-of-prevention-is-worth-a-pound-of-cure /health-wellness/insider-analysis-mental-health-focused-ems-alternative-saves-5m Naperville’s CART program showcases savings and patient-centered care, diverts hundreds from ED Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:52:08 GMT /health-wellness/insider-analysis-mental-health-focused-ems-alternative-saves-5m