Tenn. community paramedic checks on patients to prevent re-hospitalization
Priority Ambulance medic makes non-emergent home visits to visit patients and prevent emergency department transports
View ArticleCritical patient refuses Texas medflight
After being extricated from a vehicle the patient was loaded into a medical helicopter, but changed his mind seconds before liftoff
View ArticleMedical center to take over Tenn. county's ambulance service
The agreement is "practically a done deal," but some are concerned that the hospital filed for bankruptcy last year
View ArticleW.Va. ambulance director to repay $103K personal loan from department
The director secured an illegal personal loan from the agency and used the money to enhance his retirement benefits
View ArticleSurvey: 75 percent of Pa. county's ambulance companies are losing money
Most companies can't bill for one out of four calls.
View ArticleGetting paid for ambulance transport requires good EMS documentation
Medical necessity and what it means to different payers plays a significant role in determining the payment of ambulance billing claims
View ArticleFla. EMS agency writes off $4M in unpaid ambulance bills
By Lisa J. Huriash Sun Sentinel NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The city commission has agreed to wipe $4 million in debt off its books because of unpaid ambulance bills, but officials say the emergency...
View Article6 ways to write a better patient care report
By Grant Helferich Detailed documentation plays an important role in ambulance transport reimbursement. If your organization has been plagued with poorly written patient care reports the organization...
View ArticleAir ambulance company files suit for $3.5M in unpaid bills
CLEVELAND — Air Evac EMS, one of the largest air ambulance services in the nation, is suing Medical Mutual of Ohio for over $3.5 million in unpaid bills. Cleveland.com reported Air Evac is accusing...
View ArticleVolunteer EMS: 10 things to know about billing for services
Volunteer agencies have been struggling to make ends meet for years, and attempting to raise funds through bake sales and BBQs instead of accepting money that has already been collected makes little...
View ArticleWhat the OIG is looking for in EMS documentation
By Kevin Fairlie Health care providers of all shapes and sizes have seen an increase in Medicare and Medicaid payment audits after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and its many provisions...
View ArticleRescueNet Billing Professional Reporting
The RescueNet Professional Reporting Package provides 219 additional reports, compared to our Standard 92 Reports, to provide a more robust reporting package for ZOLL Customers. This video will...
View ArticleDozens petition to keep ambulance billing in Kansas City
They went door to door collecting signatures to prevent the city from outsourcing
View ArticleFormer Tenn. EMS workers pocket $45K in ambulance fraud
The husband and wife stole money and neglected bills bankrupting the company; they face charges for misconduct in public office, identity theft and fraud
View Article‘Quick Cars’ speed up Colo. EMS response
The emergency ready SUVs free up ambulances and fire trucks for more serious calls, and reduce patient bills
View ArticleStates seek ways to regulate steep air ambulance costs
The Associated Press HELENA, Mont. — The first time Jason Ebert needed an air ambulance, it saved his life. The second time, it nearly broke the bank. Both times, Montana doctors ordered Ebert flown...
View ArticleEmployees: Ambulance company took our paychecks
SAN DIEGO — Former employees of an ambulance company claim the company took their paychecks and disappeared overnight. 10News.com reported that one employee, named Chris, who worked for ER Ambulance...
View ArticleCMS issues 60-day repayment rule for Medicare overpayments to EMS agencies
By Kevin Fairlie CMS issued its Final Rule, now commonly referred to as the "60-Day Overpayment Rule," on February 12, 2016. The rule clarifies requirements set forth in the Affordable Care Act of 2010...
View ArticleWoman dies before air ambulance arrives, still charged $25K
The Indy Channel INDIANAPOLIS — Imagine losing a loved one suddenly, and while trying to deal with the terrible loss, you get a bill for $25,000. April Breck called RTV6 after seeing Call 6...
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