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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/
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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
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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
DTSTAMP:20211005T153136Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T153136Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210829
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201123T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201123T170000
DTSTAMP:20201130T171438Z
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SUMMARY:Be Diligent. Be Resourceful. Be Prepared for the Medicare Ground Ambulance Cost Data Collection
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: James Dachos (PCG) and Matt Zavadsky (MedStar) \nWith the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018\, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is requiring that all providers of ground ambulance services collect and report expenditures\, revenues\, utilization\, and other departmental statistics. This data will be collected over a year period\, with every provider being selected once. While some of the data points are like what is collected for the Texas Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program (ASPP) cost report\, the Medicare cost survey requires significantly more detail. This collected data will be used to assess current payment rates and inform future reimbursement rates. In November 2019\, CMS selected 2\,600 ambulance providers to complete the Medicare Cost Survey this year\, with 183 of these providers being in the state of Texas. Within the CMS cost survey collection notice they state the following: “Failure to sufficiently submit the required information will result in a 10 percent reduction to payments under the Ambulance Fee Schedule (AFS) for one year” (CMS\, 2019). Precise and complete cost data collection is critical to the establishment of adequate future rates. In this presentation\, Associate Manger James Dachos from Public Consulting Group will explore the process for completing the Medicare Cost Survey\, the data needed for the survey\, and the potential impact on future rates for ambulance providers. In addition\, he will be answering any questions associated with the Medicare Cost Survey.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/be-diligent-be-resourceful-be-prepared-for-the-medicare-ground-ambulance-cost-data-collection/
LOCATION:Texas EMS Vitual Conference
CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference
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