Billing and Administration
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STAR Ambulance鈥檚 journey to enhancing patient care delivery and the employee experience
Genesee County is exploring alternatives to help with ambulance shortages to better serve community
鈥楳embers who are not paid will not attend,鈥� union head said of event meant to honor COVID-19 emergency workers as pay bargaining continues with mayor鈥檚 office
New York City and other communities need to show their respect for paramedics, EMTs through pay equity
The announcement of a COVID-19 parade for EMS workers was a shock for providers who worked long hours during the height of the pandemic amid staffing shortages
The mailing alleged that the imminent termination of an EMS agreement between the town and the Gardner Lake Fire Company 鈥� which goes into effect June 30 鈥� creates a 鈥渕assive liability and public safety risk鈥�
Leaders at Gold Cross EMS are looking to raise fees from $1,150 base rate and around $20 per mile to a $1,750 base rate and $28 per mile
Responses from 435 agencies across the country showed the impact the virus continues to make on industry operations
A social media post from the La Verne Firefighters鈥� Association said that an additional four members were actively looking for employment elsewhere
The city of Plugerville is seeking an extension on the city鈥檚 EMS contract with the Plugerville Fire Department until city officials choose from one of five proposed options for sustained EMS coverage
The multiphase project will begin with the construction of an interim operations building to house all of the fire and EMS vehicles, equipment and personnel
With the acquisition, Empress will have access to EMStar鈥檚 bases in Dutchess, Westchester and Putnam counties and service in Rockland, Orange and Ulster counties
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) and the Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) held a kick-off event for its collaborative 鈥淔irst Responder Life-Saving Equipment Initiative鈥�
A vote this week will decide on creating a new 25-person city ambulance department that would take over service now provided by a private company
With the right software and services, EMS agencies can ensure their revenue streams flow in a simple, straightforward and reliable manner
The 140,000 square foot facility combines operations from five existing SCCAD facilities and was completed two months ahead of schedule and $2 million under budget
Medshore Ambulance officials are working to train and add additional providers, as well as coordinate with area medical centers for transport rigs to avoid a tax increase for residents
鈥淔irst responders should have the ability to find housing and live where they work,鈥� a representative for the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County workforce housing committee said
West Chester Township Fire Department is looking for ways to get more life out of their emergency vehicles to balance out the wait time
With the heightened amount of medical calls during the pandemic, some EMS providers logged a massive amount of overtime
Organizations and citizens have a 鈥渟hared responsibility鈥� to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
The financial incentive is a stopgap effort until overall pay can be increased to address staffing shortages
鈥淎s a result of this suspension of service, the community cannot assume that an ambulance will be available for a call to service,鈥� a social post from the connected fire department read
The Portsmouth Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedic Association said the area is at risk due to responder staffing levels
Taylors Bridge Fire Chief Alan Williams was explicit in his request for an additional six full-time paramedics to ensure adequate medical coverage for the area
The Hunt County Commissioners Court will brief the public on the proposed creation of an ESD and a tax rate connected to the district
The Billings Fire Department is assessing how it responds to non-emergency calls for service, looking at slowing down travel times and placing higher priority on calls that require more manpower
The payment program will allow more funds to be collected for low acuity calls, and provide expanded care
City council members questioned the decision to add one full-time EMS position while asking for a nearly $3 million increase in the EMS budget, adding the budget does not account for this year鈥檚 staffing shortage
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The Board of Commissioners approved a contract award for EMS billing services in the county at the request of the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services
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