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SUMMARY:EMSAAC Conference 2022: EMS Rocks & Recovers!
DESCRIPTION:The EMS Administrators’ Association of California (EMSAAC) cordially invites California’s EMS leaders and professionals to join us for the EMSAAC Annual Conference 2022 at the Omni San Diego Hotel in the heart of the San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. EMSAAC continues to lead the way in creating conferences that are meaningful and exciting to attend. This year’s theme\, “EMS ROCKS & RECOVERS!” provides a broad variety of subject matter to interest all levels of prehospital care personnel and managers including ambulance providers\, fire department personnel\, military and law enforcement partners\, EMS agency personnel\, ED nurses\, physicians\, emergency preparedness coordinators and all of you who provide lifesaving emergency medical services to your communities. The conference includes lectures\, panel discussions and opportunities to network with current leaders and innovators in EMS as well as preview new and upcoming equipment\, products and services. \nEMSAAC will be an in-person conference with a virtual option for those unable to travel. \n  \nPCG looks forward to exhibiting at this year’s California EMSAAC “EMS Rocks & Recovers!” Conference\, and having the opportunity to hear and learn from the fire and EMS community on how PCG can best serve their needs. Please stop by booth 13 to speak to one of our experts regarding Medicaid Supplemental Payment Programs\, Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection\, ET3\, Mobile Integrated Healthcare\, or general Public Safety consulting services. And if you choose to drop a business card\, you will also have a chance to win our raffle prize!
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/emsaac-conference-2022-ems-rocks-recovers/
LOCATION:Omni San Diego Hotel\, 675 L Street\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXPO,Virtual Conference
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SUMMARY:NAEMT's How to Prepare for EMS Grant Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:During these challenging times\, the need for EMS to be effective\, efficient\, and outcome driven is greater than ever. For EMS leaders\, this must include navigating grant opportunities. While grants can provide much needed revenue\, most EMS leaders do not have access to a grant writer or the time to apply. \nTo lessen the burden\, EMS leaders can prepare throughout the year by collecting appropriate data and documentation for when a grant request for proposal (RFP) is released. Join us to build a solid foundation for preparing your agency for grant opportunities\, grant requirements\, regulations\, and best practices for submitting grant applications. \nAttendees will: \n\nLearn how to find grants and the different types of grants that exist.\nGain an overview of the grant process from start to finish.\nObtain knowledge on the required data/info needed for grant applications.\nLearn best practices to heighten your success rate.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/naemts-how-to-prepare-for-ems-grant-opportunities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T235959
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SUMMARY:JEMS Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:JEMS Con will make its debut April 25-30\, 2022 in Indianapolis\, Indiana\, co-located alongside FDIC International\, North America’s largest training and sourcing destination for firefighters and first responders.\n\nJEMS (The Journal of Emergency Medical Services) will part ways with its former brand EMS Today as it shifts to a refreshed\, forward-thinking approach focused on the future of EMS\, operational leadership and peer-to-peer sharing and networking.\n\nJEMS Con will bring together paramedics\, emergency medical technicians (EMTs)\, medical directors and executives from all EMS providers including state and private agencies\, third service and fire for education\, training\, peer-to-peer sharing and networking.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/jems-conference-expo/
LOCATION:Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium\, 100 S Capitol Ave\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46225\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220428
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SUMMARY:The National Conference on Ambulance Revenue Cycle Management and Compliance
DESCRIPTION:abc360® is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive educational event for ambulance industry billing\, coding and compliance professionals.  This year’s conference series is focused on effective solutions to help you through these turbulent times in today’s world. \nDownloadable brochure available on the event website.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/the-national-conference-on-ambulance-revenue-cycle-management-and-compliance/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk\, 123 Losoya Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXPO
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SUMMARY:For Comparison’s Sake!
DESCRIPTION:Are you using data to effectively drive decision making and action planning? If you’re like many of our clients\, data-driven decision making is a particular pain point for your department. To support you in these endeavors\, Public Consulting Group (PCG) has organized a free\, informational webinar with our Fire and EMS experts on how to use a consultant’s mindset to make comparisons and utilize data to support decision making and action planning. \nOur lead Fire and EMS consultants\, Chief Tim Nowak\, Chief Ken Riddle\, and Chief Charles Hurley\, have used benchmarking analysis to facilitate recommendations for feasibility studies\, organizational models\, consolidation studies\, operational assessments\, and more. \n  \nInterested but unable to attend the live session? Contact Alina Coffman to request your free copy of the webinar recording and remember to share any questions you have for our experts. They’ll be answering questions throughout the session and we welcome your questions even if you aren’t able to join the live event.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/for-comparisons-sake/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:IAFCs 3 Pondering Points Regarding Alternative Transport Destinations
DESCRIPTION:The concept of transporting patients somewhere other than an emergency department surely is innovative … but it may also be impractical. Whether your ambulance service is participating in the ET3 initiative or not\, now’s the time to start pondering these three points regarding alternative transport destinations.\n\n 	Examining whether transporting patients to an alternative destination is feasible or practical for your ambulance service and system.\n 	Assessing whether your community is set-up with the right health care infrastructure to handle alternative patient transports.\n 	Evaluating whether transporting patients to an alternative destination solves the problem\, or simply moves it to another location.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/iafcs-3-pondering-points-regarding-alternative-transport-destinations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Fire-Rescue EAST
DESCRIPTION:The Fire-Rescue EAST exhibitors market a wide variety of products and services to the fire services community\, including fire-fighting apparatus\, turnout gear\, safety and health products\, and motivational items. If your product or service supports the fire-fighting community in any way\, the face-to-face interaction at Fire-Rescue EAST will help you stand out from your competitors. \nPCG is proud to be exhibiting at this year’s Fire-Rescue EAST! We are eager to listen and learn from the fire and EMS community on how PCG can best serve their needs. We look forward to seeing you there! Please stop by to speak to one of our knowledgeable team members to discuss how PCG can fulfill your organizational needs or to learn more about our areas of expertise in Medicaid Supplemental Payment Programs\, Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection\, ET3\, Mobile Integrated Healthcare\, or general Public Safety consulting services. Please book a free consultation by emailing EMSSTRATEGIES@pcgus.com.  And if you choose to drop a business card at our booth\, you will also have a chance to win our raffle prize! If you can’t make it to the Fire-Rescue East and still want more information about PCG\, send us an email!  \n Book My Free Consult\n   
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/fire-rescue-east/
LOCATION:Ocean Center\, 101 N Atlantic Ave\, Daytona Beach\, FL\, 32118\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXPO
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T183000
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SUMMARY:Texas EMS Conference: Is Your Agency Leaving Money on the Table?
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, providers will have an opportunity to learn about the rollout of the ACR program and the ongoing opportunities for generating additional reimbursement through the ASSPP. Four knowledge-based objectives for the lecture/workshop: \n\nLearn about the Texas ASSPP and other supplemental payment programs nationally.\nLearn how to transform your agency’s charity care policy in order to maximize ASSPP reimbursement.\nLearn about how your agency can participate in the ACR Program for Medicaid FFS.\nLearn about the future of an ACR Program for Medicaid Managed Care.\n\nTo learn more about PCG services and the role we played in implementing the Texas-based Medicaid program\, click here. \n  \nLead Presenter:  Jill Seime\, an Account Manager in PCG’s Austin office\, has more than 25 years of experience administering Medicaid supplemental payment programs. Since joining PCG in 2014\, she has worked with state agencies to implement supplemental programs for Medicaid providers and coordinated CMS cost reports for state inpatient psychiatric hospitals in six states. Ms. Seime currently manages public EMS supplemental payment programs in Iowa and Texas\, overseeing new program policy\, cost reporting and audit compliance for 100+ Medicaid providers. Prior to PCG\, Ms. Seime supervised Medicaid supplemental payment programs at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission where she implemented and managed Upper Payment Limit (UPL) and Uncompensated Care (UC) programs for 300+ Medicaid providers. She directed program policy and rate methodologies for UPL and UC payments\, budgets for Disproportionate Share and 1115 Waiver Programs\, and CMS reporting exceeding $7.6 billion annually. \nCo-presenter:  Luke Taffuri\, a Consultant in PCG’s Austin office\, is engaged in numerous projects throughout the country that support EMS providers in revenue maximization\, cost reporting\, and analytics. Mr. Taffuri provides cost reporting and data analysis support to EMS providers in multiple states\, including Texas\, Florida\, Oklahoma\, Iowa\, Oregon and Washington. Mr. Taffuri also lends his Medicaid cost reporting expertise to several Texas school districts participating in the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) Program.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/texas-ems-conference-is-your-agency-leaving-money-on-the-table/
LOCATION:Austin Convention Center\, 500 E Cesar Chaves St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXPO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211125
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SUMMARY:Texas EMS Conference
DESCRIPTION:As one of the only state EMS conferences comparable in size to national events\, Texas EMS Conference offers a unique opportunity to get your newest technology\, products and services in front of thousands of emergency medical professionals\, administrators\, educators\, and students — all in one place. Nearly 3400 attendees and visitors come through the Exhibit Hall doors excited to view state-of-the-art displays\, services\, technologies and merchandise.   \nPCG is proud to be exhibiting at this year’s Texas EMS Conference and having the opportunity to hear and learn from the fire and EMS community on how PCG can best serve their needs. We look forward to seeing you there! In addition to stopping by our exhibit booth #446\, be sure to join our live session “Is your agency leaving money on the table?” and meet with our Medicaid and Medicare experts for more information on how PCG can maximize your department’s funding.  If you would like to learn more about our areas of expertise\, please book a free consultation by emailing EMSSTRATEGIES@pcgus.com. If you can’t make it to the Texas EMS Conference and still want more information about PCG\, send us an email!  \nBook My Free Consult
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/texas-ems-conference/
LOCATION:Austin Convention Center\, 500 E Cesar Chaves St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXPO
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SUMMARY:Wildland-Urban Interface Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Wildland-Urban Interface Conference will be virtual this year. Recognizing the long and ongoing wildland fire season and the impact on fire personnel schedules in addition to acting out of an abundance of caution for the safety and health of our attendees\, exhibitors\, and staff\, the IAFC made a move to shift the event to #VirtualWUI21.  \nLearn how to minimize and manage threats in the WUI at the Wildland-Urban Interface Conference. Three essential tracks ensure you and your team get everything you need. Get the latest on Fire Adapted Communities\, operations & suppression\, and wildland fire policy & tools. Get it all at the WUI conference before the next fire season strikes.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/wildland-urban-interface-conference-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115
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SUMMARY:VCOS Symposium in the Sun
DESCRIPTION:The leadership training available at this symposium will help you address the unique needs of volunteer and combination leadership in your department. The networking opportunities give you the chance to share ideas and solutions with colleagues from all over the country. The vendors attending can help departments of any size\, giving you the tools and equipment necessary to ensure everyone on your team comes home. \n\n\n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/vcos-symposium-in-the-sun/
LOCATION:Hilton Clearwater\, Clearwater\, Florida
CATEGORIES:EXPO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T235959
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SUMMARY:49th Annual Colorado State EMS Conference
DESCRIPTION: We hope you will join us in 2021 Colorado State EMS Conference. This conference continues to build on its impressive tradition of superb EMS education in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. This is the premier event where EMS professionals\, agency managers and administrators\, EMS instructors\, medical directors and allied professionals learn about trends and techniques that enhance patient care and agency operations. The Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado (EMSAC) is proud to bring you Colorado’s foremost EMS educational event. We look forward to seeing you there! \nPCG is proud to be exhibiting at this year’s Colorado State EMS Conference and having the opportunity to hear and learn from the fire and EMS community on how PCG can best serve their needs. We look forward to seeing you there! Please stop by to speak to one of our knowledgeable team members to discuss how PCG can fulfill your organizational needs or to learn more about our areas of expertise in Medicaid Supplemental Payment Programs\, Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection\, ET3\, Mobile Integrated Healthcare\, or general Public Safety consulting services. Please book a free consultation by emailing EMSSTRATEGIES@pcgus.com.  And if you choose to drop a business card\, you will also have a chance to win our raffle prize! If you can’t make it to the Colorado State EMS Conference and still want more information about PCG\, send us an email!  \nBook My Free Consult
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/49th-annual-colorado-state-ems-conference/
LOCATION:Keystone Conference Center\, 633 Tennis Club Rd\, Keystone\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXPO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T180000
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SUMMARY:National EMS Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The National EMS Advisory Council will be holding a virtual meeting on Wednesday and Thursday\, November 3-4. Members of the public can view the full agenda and register for the webcast here. \nThis will be the first meeting of the newly appointed council\, which includes 15 new members and ten returning members. NEMSAC meets several times each year to discuss issues facing the EMS community and provide advice and recommendations regarding EMS to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the Department of Transportation and to the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS. \nThe agenda for each day includes time for NEMSAC subcommittee deliberations in the morning\, with the webcast council meeting convening at 1 pm ET on Wednesday\, November 3\, 2021\, and 1 pm ET on Thursday\, November 4\, 2021. \n  \nItems on the council’s agenda include: \n\nProposed advisories related to education on human trafficking and supporting a national cardiac arrest registry\nElection of NEMSAC chair and vice chair\nDiscussion of new and emerging issues in EMS\nPublic comment
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/national-ems-advisory-council-meeting/
LOCATION:TX
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T235959
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SUMMARY:The Annual Virginia EMS Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The annual Virginia EMS Symposium is one of the nation’s premier educational opportunities for EMS providers and Registered Nurses to obtain continuing education and network. Each year\, more than 1500 registrants choose from 360 different programs over the 5-day event. National and local educators participate to make this event one of the top pre-hospital educational opportunities in the country. The Symposium has 11 tracks covering Administrative\, Airway\, Respiration\, and Ventilation\, BLS Academy\, Cardiology\, Educator\, Health and Safety\, Leadership & Management\, Medical\, Operations\, Pediatrics and Trauma. Sessions generally run 1 hour. \nPCG is proud to be exhibiting at this year’s Virginia EMS Symposium\, and having the opportunity to hear and learn from the fire and EMS community on how PCG can best serve their needs. We look forward to seeing you there! Please stop by to speak to one of our knowledgeable team members to discuss how PCG can fulfill your organizational needs or to learn more about our areas of expertise in Medicaid Supplemental Payment Programs\, Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection\, ET3\, Mobile Integrated Healthcare\, or general Public Safety consulting services. Please book a free consultation by emailing EMSSTRATEGIES@pcgus.com.  And if you choose to drop a business card\, you will also have a chance to win our raffle prize! If you can’t make it to the Virginia EMS Symposium and still want more information about PCG\, send us an email!  \nBook My Free Consult
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/the-annual-virginia-ems-symposium/
LOCATION:Hilto Norfolk THE MAIN\, 100 E Main St\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXPO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211104
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SUMMARY:American Ambulance Association Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join your colleagues at the American Ambulance Association Annual Conference & Trade Show\, and learn why AAA Annual is the highlight of the year in our industry. Build your network as you exchange ideas with fellow ambulance leaders. Gain insight into trends and pitfalls\, find innovative vendor solutions\, and ask questions of expert speakers. You’ll leave AMBUCON inspired\, energized\, and ready to take on the challenges of today—and tomorrow. Together\, let’s reimagine EMS reimbursement\, operations\, leadership\, and human resources.\n\nPCG is proud to be exhibiting at this year’s AAA Annual Conference\, and we look forward to seeing you there! If you would like to meet with one of our knowledgeable team members in Grapevine to discuss how PCG can fulfill your organizational needs or to learn more about our areas of expertise\, please book a free consultation by emailing EMSSTRATEGIES@pcgus.com. If you can’t make it to the *insert conference name* and still want more information about PCG\, send us an email! \n\n Book My Free Consult
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/american-ambulance-association-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Gaylord Texan Resort & Convenion Center\, 1501 Gaylord Trail\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXPO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T140000
DTSTAMP:20211020T132727Z
CREATED:20211020T132708Z
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SUMMARY:AIMHI: Best Practices for Mitigating the EMS Workforce Shortage
DESCRIPTION:We are all feeling the sting of the national workforce shortage\, but what is the data telling us about the EMS workforce specifically? \nThis webinar\, brought to you by AIMHI\, American Ambulance Association\, and NASEMSO\, will focus on innovative changes EMS directors and state EMS officials have implemented at the agency\, state\, and federal levels. \nParticipants will walk away with practical strategies to mitigate the workforce shortage\, enhance available EMS units\, reduce employee turnover\, and more effectively manage resources before response delays become a crisis.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/aimhi-best-practices-for-mitigating-the-ems-workforce-shortage/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T140000
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SUMMARY:CMS 101: Navigating Federal Agencies and Funding
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW \nThis webinar will provide a high-level overview of how fire and EMS departments successfully collaborate with The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Whether your department has been engaged with CMS for years or this is unchartered territory\, PCG will provide best practices and other relevant information from their 30+ years working on these programs on behalf of providers. \n  \nTAKEAWAYS \n– Become familiar with the Medicaid and Medicare landscapes \n– Understand correct billing procedures \n– Learn more about Medicaid supplemental payment programs \n– Requirements for COVID-19 funding \n  \nBook My Free Consult
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/cms-101-navigating-federal-agencies-and-funding/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T123000
DTSTAMP:20211020T132107Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T132107Z
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SUMMARY:NAEFO: Fire & EMS Financials: Where’s the Money?
DESCRIPTION:Taxes can only be raised so much and reimbursements can only be collected to certain amounts … so\, where else can your fire & EMS agency get “extra” money? Or even more equitably\, where is it potentially leaving money at the table? \n  \nOne of the webinar presenters\, Ken Riddle\, has over 20 years’ experience and therefore is uniquely qualified for a broad range of public safety consulting projects\, focusing on assisting others with an interest in US fire service issues and fire-based EMS issues both on a pro bono and fee for service basis. Riddle retired from Las Vegas Fire and Rescue as a Deputy Fire Chief after 28 years of service. He was an executive level leader for 13 years\, serving in every Division of the Department\, including emergency operations\, administration\, fire prevention\, and medical services. Riddle initiated a fire-based ambulance transport program and an in-house medical examination program for firefighters. As part of the Health team for Public Consulting Group\, Ken assists in enhancing their fire and EMS consulting services as well as marketing their current GEMT and ambulance supplemental payment services to eligible ambulance providers.  He also currently serving as the Executive Director for the Nevada Fire Chiefs Association and Vice President of Operations for Mobile Healthcare Network\, LLC. Ken will be assisted by Public Consulting Group’s Timothy Nowak. \n  \nPCG is a proud sponsor for this NAEFO Webinar event. If you are interested in speaking with a member of our consulting team\, then please schedule a free consultation today! \n  \nBook My Free Consult
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/naefo-presents-fire-ems-financials-wheres-the-money/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T140000
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SUMMARY:NAEMT: How to Prepare for a Successful Government Audit
DESCRIPTION:EMS agencies are familiar with state Medicaid agency desk reviews. These pre-payment reviews help identify reporting errors that could result in overpayment of supplemental Medicaid revenues to providers. Recently\, supplemental payment programs in several states have implemented more in-depth audits\, post-payment\, that require submission of even more supporting documentation. Many providers can attest to the challenges of navigating these often-plodding Medicaid audits. Audits\, however\, do not have to be stressful. \nPublic Consulting Group experts will cover how your agency can best prepare for a successful government audit. \n  \nDuring this webinar\, the audience will: \n• Understand the differences between desk reviews and audits \n• Learn about the various auditing parties in various states \n• Gain knowledge on maintaining proper supporting documentation \n• Learn the best practices around cross-walking expenditures \n• Acquire sample questions posed during audits \n• Determine who should be a part of your cost reporting team \n• Identify common errors made during the audit process   \n  \nPresenters: \nMiles Brown\, MBA\, PMP \nConsultant\, Public Consulting Group \nMiles Brown serves on several projects that support state and local health agencies in improving their fiscal operations. Mr. Brown contributes to revenue maximization engagements for governmental ambulance service providers participating in the Colorado Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Supplemental Payment Program\, Texas Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program (ASPP)\, Oregon Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Program\, Iowa GEMT Program\, and Illinois GEMT Program. He most recently led cost reporting for 17 Texas public ambulance providers. \nMolly McDonald \nConsultant\, Public Consulting Group \nMolly McDonald has worked on several projects to improve program effectiveness and fiscal return for governmental ambulance service providers. She has led preparation of cost reports and other key deliverables including onsite and remote training presentations and facilitating and executing compliance reviews. Her involvement spans partnerships with providers on the Texas Ambulance Supplement Payment Program (ASPP)\, Oklahoma Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Program\, Missouri GEMT\, and Florida Public Emergency Medical Transportation (PEMT) Program.   \n  \nPCG is pleased to be presenting in this Webinar event! If you are interested in learning more about our services\, please schedule a free consultation today! \n  \nBook My Free Consult
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/how-to-prepare-for-a-successful-government-audit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211023
DTSTAMP:20210827T152833Z
CREATED:20210728T200522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T152833Z
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SUMMARY:Fire Leadership Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Fire Leadership Challenge will provide an opportunity for leaders of all ranks to come together for inspiring general sessions and the IAFC’s Officer Development certificate program PCG is proud to be exhibiting at this year’s Fire Leadership Challenge and having the opportunity to hear and learn from the fire and EMS community on how PCG can best serve their needs. We look forward to seeing you there! Please stop by to speak to one of our knowledgeable team members to discuss how PCG can fulfill your organizational needs or to learn more about our areas of expertise in Medicaid Supplemental Payment Programs\, Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection\, ET3\, Mobile Integrated Healthcare\, or general Public Safety consulting services. Please book a free consultation by emailing EMSSTRATEGIES@pcgus.com.  And if you choose to drop a business card\, you will also have a chance to win our raffle prize! If you can’t make it to the Fire Leadership Challenge and still want more information about PCG\, send us an email!  Book My Free Consult  
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/fire-leadership-challenge/
LOCATION:Keystone Conference Center\, 633 Tennis Club Rd\, Keystone\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXPO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211009
DTSTAMP:20210827T152909Z
CREATED:20210719T194218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T152909Z
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SUMMARY:EMS World Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join In-Person or Join Online\nFrom a pandemic to a natural disaster and everything in between\, EMS professionals are always adapting to meet the needs of their patients. Just like you\, EMS World Expo is continuously adapting to make sure you are always prepared for your job. No matter the format\, count on EMS World Expo to be ready to provide you with the cutting-edge training you need to be your best.\n\n*Information provided from https://www.emsworldexpo.com/
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/ems-world-expo/
LOCATION:Virtual and In-person\, Georgia World Congress Center\, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, GA 30313\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXPO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210919
DTSTAMP:20210719T193751Z
CREATED:20210719T193751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T193751Z
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SUMMARY:Firehouse Expo 2021
DESCRIPTION:Firehouse Expo features a full program of hands-on training classes\, pre-conference workshops\, a 3-day conference program\, exhibition floor and networking events designed to connect you with fellow fire service professionals. \nPartnering closely with local and regional departments\, the educational opportunities in 2021 will be second to none\, featuring top instructors from across the nation sharing their insights\, experiences\, tactics and lessons learned. \n*Information provided from https://www.firehouse.com/
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/firehouse-expo-2021/
LOCATION:Greater Columbus Convention Center\, Columbus\, Ohio\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXPO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T140000
DTSTAMP:20210827T152248Z
CREATED:20210827T152137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T152248Z
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SUMMARY:AIMHI Best Practices for Mitigating Ambulance ED Delays
DESCRIPTION:We’re in a perfect storm! In many communities\, the Delta Variant has stressed healthcare systems to the max\, and dramatically increased EMS response volume. Staffing in EMS and hospitals is critically low\, hospitals are nearly full\, and 911 call volume in some communities at record levels. The eye of this storm is the hospital emergency department. Patient volume at record levels\, patients in the ED on observation status\, and even patients awaiting inpatient beds are resulting in delays for ambulance crews trying to transition patients from their care to the ED staff. Numerous agencies across the country are reporting 60\, 90\, and 120+ minute delays getting patients into the ED. At the same time\, some hospitals are seemingly able release EMS crews rather quickly\, so they can respond to other 911 calls in the community. \n\nA panel of experts for AIMHI member agencies\, EMS legal and EMTALA experts\, representatives from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid\, and hospitals who have seemed to master the EMS turnaround speed will share their best practices for mitigating ED delays\, and the legal consequences of ambulance parking. AIMHI will also present the results of their FLASH POLL on ED turnaround delays\, and data from nearly 6 million patient care records from ESO will be presented to quantify the gravity of this challenging issue.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/aimhi-best-practices-for-mitigating-ambulance-ed-delays/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210829
DTSTAMP:20210802T141009Z
CREATED:20210728T200017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T141009Z
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SUMMARY:AEMTA EMS Conference
DESCRIPTION:The speaker and session information will be posted soon. Check the event website for updates and additional information. \nPCG is proud to be exhibiting at this year’s AEMTA EMS Conference and having the opportunity to hear and learn from the fire and EMS community on how PCG can best serve their needs. We look forward to seeing you there! Please stop by to speak to one of our knowledgeable team members to discuss how PCG can fulfill your organizational needs or to learn more about our areas of expertise in Medicaid Supplemental Payment Programs\, Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection\, ET3\, Mobile Integrated Healthcare\, or general Public Safety consulting services. Please book a free consultation by emailing EMSSTRATEGIES@pcgus.com.  And if you choose to drop a business card\, you will also have a chance to win our raffle prize! If you can’t make it to the AEMTA EMS Conference and still want more information about PCG\, send us an email!  \n Book My Free Consult \n 
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/aemta-ems-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T140000
DTSTAMP:20210708T182406Z
CREATED:20210708T163534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T182406Z
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SUMMARY:Public Safety Innovation Webinar Series: Deploy Advanced Communication with Cradlepoint & L3Harris
DESCRIPTION:First responders rely on network connectivity as a critical need. This comes in two major forms: Land Mobile Radio (LMR) network and Wireless Wide Area Networks (WAN) access for the applications and devices in and around vehicles. These two baseline connectivity services are public safety lifelines\, and together they coexist to stream agile\, precise and united field communications. \nYou’ll learn about: \n\nPublic safety uses of Wireless WAN.\nInnovations that 5G enables.\nThe increased communications interoperability produced with converged Cradlepoint and L3 Harris first responder devices and services.\nHow the city of Parma enhanced their critical communications shortfalls with interoperable systems and FirstNet Public Safety Broadband.\nHow to bring advanced network connectivity technology to your organization.\n\n*Information provided from https://www.ems1.com/
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/public-safety-innovation-webinar-series-deploy-advanced-communication-with-cradlepoint-l3harris/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210827
DTSTAMP:20210726T153202Z
CREATED:20210708T165508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T153202Z
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SUMMARY:Firehouse Station Design Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join on August 24-26 in St. Louis\, MO for Station Design Conference 2021\, a unique learning and networking experience designed to connect public safety officials\, fire chiefs\, police chiefs\, project managers and municipal managers who are actively involved in fire station and facility design. Specifically focused on providing information on the latest trends and developments in the design and construction of effective\, long-lasting facilities\, Station Design Conference attracts attendees with purchasing authority for information exchange and new business development. \n*Information provided from https://www.firehouse.com/
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/firehouse-station-design-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark\, St. Louis\, Missouri
CATEGORIES:EXPO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210814
DTSTAMP:20210728T194457Z
CREATED:20210728T194457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T194457Z
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SUMMARY:Pinnacle
DESCRIPTION:Pinnacle engages attendees with a no-holds-barred exploration of the most relevant topics in the changing world of EMS.\n\nPCG looks forward to exhibiting at this year’s Pinnacle\, and having the opportunity to hear and learn from the fire and EMS community on how PCG can best serve their needs. Please stop by booth #28 to speak to one of our experts regarding Medicaid Supplemental Payment Programs\, Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection\, ET3\, Mobile Integrated Healthcare\, or general Public Safety consulting services. And if you choose to drop a business card\, you will also have a chance to win our raffle prize! \n\n Book My Free Consult \n\n 
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/pinnacle/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort\, 5350 E Marriott Dr\, Phoeniz\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXPO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210731
DTSTAMP:20210726T153021Z
CREATED:20210708T163654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T153021Z
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SUMMARY:IAFC's Fire-Rescue International
DESCRIPTION:Each summer\, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from across North America and around the globe come to FRI to learn\, network and collaborate together. \nFRI education covers all areas of the emergency service: \n\nNavigating the political environment\nManaging change\nEthical leadership\nEMS issues\nCareer development\nAnd more\n\nFRI attracts hundreds of exhibitors to showcase the newest fire service innovations in apparatus\, technology\, equipment\, gear and more. If you’re a fire/EMS chief\, chief officer or company officer – this is YOUR conference for leadership education. \n*Information provided from https://www.iafc.org/about-iafc \nPCG is proud to be exhibiting at and sponsoring this year’s FRI and having the opportunity to hear and learn from the fire and EMS community on how PCG can best serve their needs. We look forward to seeing you there! Please stop by booth # 20072 to speak to one of our knowledgeable team members to discuss how PCG can fulfill your organizational needs or to learn more about our areas of expertise in Medicaid Supplemental Payment Programs\, Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection\, ET3\, Mobile Integrated Healthcare\, or general Public Safety consulting services. Please book a free consultation by emailing EMSSTRATEGIES@pcgus.com.  And if you choose to drop a business card\, you will also have a chance to win our raffle prize! If you can’t make it to FRI and still want more information about PCG\, send us an email!  \nBook My Free Consult
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/__trashed/
LOCATION:Charlotte Convention Center\, Charlotte\, North Carolina
CATEGORIES:EXPO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T150000
DTSTAMP:20210708T163416Z
CREATED:20210708T163416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T163416Z
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SUMMARY:Public Safety Innovation Webinar Series: Winning combination of enhanced performance and security at the edge
DESCRIPTION:  \nLearn how balanced usability\, access and security enable first responders to do their jobs more effectively wherever they are\nYou’ll learn:\n\nHow the right combination of solutions delivers the security and mobile needs of first responders\, today and into the future.\nWhat a breakdown of SDP\, SASE and zero-trust means\, and how can your organization take advantage.\nThe best next steps to not only establish a solid WAN architecture for your agency\, but also ensure workers are protected and can do their jobs on any network.\n\n*Information provided from https://www.ems1.com/
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/public-safety-innovation-webinar-series-winning-combination-of-enhanced-performance-and-security-at-the-edge/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T130000
DTSTAMP:20210112T192740Z
CREATED:20210112T192740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T192740Z
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SUMMARY:First Watch presents Conversations That Matter series: The Promise\, Potential\, and Possible Pitfalls of ET3
DESCRIPTION:The ET3 program starts in earnest on January 1\, 2021. This program has been a long time in the making\, which COVID only prolonged. \nJoin us for the next installment of Conversations that Matter\, when guest facilitator Rob Lawrence will explore the path to going live with ET3 with Matt Zavadsky (MedStar Mobile Healthcare\, Fort Worth\, Texas) and Hanan Cohen (Empress EMS\, New York). You’ll learn about what they hope to achieve with their ET3 programs\, how they’re measuring quality and success\, and the potential for program expansion. They’ll also share their views on whether the new administration in Washington might support continuation or expansion of Treatment in Place and other initiatives that have been implemented as a result of the pandemic. \nRegister Here
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/first-watch-presents-conversations-that-matter-series-the-promise-potential-and-possible-pitfalls-of-et3/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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