Billing and Administration
Access our comprehensive directory of articles on Billing and Administration for EMS professionals. This collection covers essential topics such as billing practices, reimbursement procedures, and effective administration strategies to streamline operations. Understanding the complexities of EMS billing and administration is crucial for maintaining financial health and ensuring compliance with regulations. For more related content, explore our resources on Regulatory Compliance. Stay informed and improve your administrative skills to support the success of your EMS organization.
MedPAC, Medicaid cuts have EMS at a financial crossroads
Despite CMS鈥檚 comprehensive cost findings, MedPAC鈥檚 selective data edits paint a distorted picture 鈥� risking the financial future of thousands of ambulance services
Naperville鈥檚 CART program showcases savings and patient-centered care, diverts hundreds from ED
With earnings nearly triple initial projections, Flint plans to reinvest ambulance revenue into a new public safety training facility and expand its EMS fleet
San Diego boosts ambulance transport rates for the fifth straight year, bringing them in line with county averages amid ongoing debate over public vs. private EMS delivery
Less than 18 months into a $30M contract, Sonoma County Fire District is pushing for a major ambulance rate increase, citing rising labor costs and payer mix challenge
The MEDS Act would fund essential supplies, study EMS workforce needs and formalize EMS in federal healthcare law
The county begins erasing $183 million in medical debt, with plans to cancel up to $2 billion through its new relief program
After years of declining EMS revenue, Cleveland鈥檚 decision to outsource ambulance billing in 2025 is paying off, with collections rebounding
Lawmakers reached a deal to end balance billing, adopting a temporary tiered rate structure that resolves a months-long dispute between the House and Senate
Ulster County has approved a funding plan boosting ambulance services, offering targeted support, performance incentives and EMS oversight
Despite profits from a partnership with Falck, city leaders plan a gradual shift to city-run EMS, starting with basic life support while evaluating a full takeover
Cass County鈥檚 EMS director sought $290,000 in pay raises over two years to retain and attract paramedics and EMTs, funded through billing, not taxpayer dollars
After 45 years of service, AMR will shut down its Lewis County office at the end of May as the county transitions to a new three-year contract with Medix, driven largely by more favorable rates
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Auburn City Ambulance is on track to exceed its $3.3 million budget marking continued growth for the city-run service launched in 2021
Ambulance crews rallied outside the Legislative Office Building, warning that a House-backed insurance rate plan could cripple EMS services statewide
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Union pressures mayor as investment in equipment outpaces investment in people
A proposal to cut out-of-network ambulance reimbursement rates is drawing pushback from EMS leaders, who warn it could slash staffing and funding
The Kingston Fire Department is on track to receive reimbursements five times the amount collected in 2024
Your pay, your role and your resources are on the line; here鈥檚 what EMS leaders are fighting for now
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
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
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
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
St. Joseph鈥檚 Ambulance Service will shut down at the end of March, leaving Wood County officials to ensure continued EMS coverage
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
The New London Fire Department鈥檚 EMS runs have increased while the number of fires has relatively stayed the same
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