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How Legislative Calendars Shape Medicaid Rate Setting for EMS in 2026
State legislative sessions are not simply civics class footnotes; they function as the clock that determines when Emergency Medical Services leaders, associations, and payers can meaningfully influence Medicaid payment policy. In 2026, most legislatures convene early in the year, which creates short periods during which EMS rate-setting bills, as well …
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 this isn’t just a passing challenge. It’s the reality for agencies across the country, especially in rural communities where every dollar and every responder …
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 …
Is It Time to Rethink How We Deliver EMS Care?
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the United States are at a crossroads. With rising costs, evolving patient needs, and the early termination of the CMS ET3 model, EMS leaders are searching for new ways to deliver care that’s flexible, integrated, and value-driven. The recent whitepaper, “Rethinking EMS Delivery“, authored by …
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 …
What EMS Providers Should Know About the CMS GADCS Report
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published the Year 1 and Year 2 cohort analysis of the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System (GADCS) Survey, and it’s packed with valuable insights. Want to know how ambulance services across the United States stack up in terms of operations, …
Ohio Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program (ASPP): What EMS Providers Need to Know
As ground ambulance service providers in Ohio know all too well, the gap between the cost of providing emergency medical services (EMS) and the reimbursement rates from Medicaid has placed immense financial pressure on departments across the state. These pressures threaten the sustainability of essential, life-saving services, as EMS providers …
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 …
Ambulance Deserts: Unveiling the High Stakes of Timely Medical Care
Author: Emily Singh For every American, the phone number 911 signals a promise: a direct line to critical, often life-saving care. In the most populous cities, emergency response time can be as short as 9 minutes and 23 seconds (source). For rural Americans, emergency dispatch often takes upwards of 30 …