3 reasons to use automated EMS billing software
Operate more efficiently, collect more revenue and gain insight into your agency’s outstanding finances with an automated system
View ArticleCalif. hospital chain going to court over high prices
Sutter Health is facing a trial over accusations that it has used its market dominance to snuff out competition and overcharge patients for medical bills
View ArticleNC residents decry ambulance billing plan
"People make life-threatening decisions based on their ability to pay. There will be people who won't call 911," Dr. Jessica Saxe said
View ArticleNC county to garnish wages for outstanding EMS bills
"The cost of providing emergency medical services is significantly more than we recoup," county manager Brian Epley said
View ArticleMedical billing becomes consumer issue for Congress
Surprise medical billing and high air medical transport costs are getting attention and triggering legislation
View ArticleAir ambulance cost more than lung transplant surgery, Calif. man says
Double lung transplant recipient Tom Saputo said he was surprised by the bill for the 27-mile air ambulance transport to UCLA Medical Center
View ArticlePa. EMS providers push back against proposal to curb 'surprise' medical bills
Opponents of the bill say it will lead to the "rapid demise" of EMS in the state as less money comes in to fund services
View ArticleEMS raises $20K through theft charges for patients who keep insurance checks
The Pennsylvania service is using criminal justice to collect payment from patients "abusing the system"
View Article5 immediate action steps for Ambulance Cost Data Collection participants
Follow these five steps to save time, ensure accuracy and submit the data CMS requires to prevent a 10% reduction in EMS reimbursement for an entire year
View ArticleNY ambulance squad revival deemed a 'miracle'
On its deathbed as volunteers dwindled, new leaders and members performed a miraculous revival within months
View ArticleSurprise? 4 ways to prepare your agency for an audit
It’s not a matter of if, but when; be prepared by becoming familiar with the OIG workplan, and improving records management and communication across the agency
View ArticleAudit shows Wis. ambulance service lost revenue by mishandling claims
A 25-page report outlined deficits in training and internal processes that led to an estimated $200,000 or more in lost revenue
View ArticleEMS chief, paramedic retire after audit reveals critical billing issues
One of the outgoing employees mentioned the audit that revealed revenue losses of at least $200,000 in his resignation letter
View Article300+ to lose jobs as NJ EMS shuts down
The service's president and CEO said the shutdown is due to financial problems
View ArticleTexas city makes medical flights free for residents
The city entered an agreement with an air ambulance company in response to what it says is poor ground ambulance service from its county's current provider
View ArticleBill aimed at helping ambulance services advancing through Ky. legislature
The proposed bill would boost Medicaid reimbursements for ambulance services
View ArticlePa. ambulance services worry proposed fix for surprise bills could put them...
Agency representatives said insurance reimbursements would not be enough to break even on operation costs
View Article10 things holding up your billing and receiving
Identifying, mitigating and avoiding these billing issues, from the patient and provider sides, can maximize your reimbursement potential and streamline EMS billing
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