The Future of EMS and Ambulance Care After a Pivotal 2025
EMS faces a tough balance between rising costs and Medicaid rates that haven’t kept pace. If you’ve been following the headlines or living them, you know …
Medicaid Reimbursement Shifts, Rural Health Transformation, and What EMS Agencies Need to Know
The world of Emergency Medical Services is changing fast, and staying informed is more important than ever. On October 16, 2025, Public Consulting Group (PCG) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) hosted a lively webinar that brought together EMS experts, agency leaders, and policy makers to discuss the …
Understanding the True Cost of EMS: Why Accurate Data Matters More Than Ever
Last month, PCG had the opportunity to co-present with the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) on a critical topic: the true cost of EMS, the burden of uncompensated care, and the path to financial sustainability for EMS agencies. EMS Systems Are Under Financial Pressure Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are a …
Celebrating EMS Week and the Heroes Behind Every Siren
Who do you call when something happens and medical attention is required? Who do you know you can count on after that 911 call when you need medical help? This week is National EMS Week, and with the theme of “We Care. For Everyone,” it couldn’t be more fitting for …
Navigating EMS Incentives and Balance Billing
If you’re an EMS leader wondering how to keep up with all the changes in reimbursement, you’re not alone. On March 6, 2025, EMS leaders from across the country joined the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and Public Consulting Group (PCG) for a timely and informative webinar: Maximizing Incentives …
5 Tips for On Time MGADC Submission
Submitting data accurately and punctually is essential for organizations to avoid penalties and maintain compliance with CMS requirements. Here are five tips to ensure you submit your data on time to avoid the 10% penalty on Medicare payments. 1. Verify Your Organization’s Selection Year and Timeline The first step in …
Shaping Policy: The Significance of EMS on the Hill Day
Since 2010, EMS on the Hill Day has been bringing EMS professionals together in Washington, DC to advocate for the needs of patients and the EMS profession. This year, the event will take place April 17-18 on Capitol Hill and will focus on educating congressional leaders about the needs of …
EMS Region III Conference & Expo (NM EMS)
Public Consulting Group (PCG) will be attending the annual EMS Region III Conference & Expo which will be held from April 26th to the 28th. The conference offers a variety of training sessions and workshops! There will also be special events for First Responders, EMTs, firefighters, dispatchers, administrators, physicians, nurses, …
NAEMT | EMS On The Hill Day
Public Consulting Group (PCG) will be a sponsor and attending EMS On the Hill Day! The event will be held from April 17th-18th. Join us on Capitol Hill and visit congressional leaders and staff! We will help leaders and staff understand the needs of EMS in our communities and states. …
Wave ESO Training Academy
Public Consulting Group (PCG) will be a sponsor and exhibitor at the Wave ESO Training Academy. The event will be held from April 2nd to the 5th. During this 4 day event the agenda will be filled with product empowerment, new ESO products, using ESO for maximum clinical and operational …
Get the Inside Scoop on Reporting for MGADCS
Don’t miss the opportunity to get the inside scoop on Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey (MGADCS) data reporting! On December 13th, the Medicare experts at Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) will host a webinar providing Fire and EMS providers with essential tools and strategies for successfully reporting their data …