The Real Cost of EMS Begins Before the Call
Emergency medical services are often measured by activity. How many calls did an agency respond to? How many patients were transported? How many unit hours were …
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 …
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 …
My Department Needs Help with the CMS MGADCS
Author: Andrew Martinez What Is the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey (GADCS)? The Medicare GADCS is a one-time requirement established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that mandates all providers of ground ambulance transportation to report department statistics such as expenditures, utilization, and revenue. Roughly 10,000 …
2023 Texas EMS Conference
Public Consulting Group (PCG) will be an exhibitor at the Texas EMS Conference from November 19th-22nd. This event is for everyone, whether you just started serving the community or if you have been in the industry for years, you will find something that is designed just for you! During this …
OEMSCA 2023 Leadership Conference Annual Business Meeting
Public Consulting Group (PCG) will be a sponsor at the OEMSCA 2023 Leadership Conference Annual Business Meeting at the Columbus Zoo Safari Conference Center. The event will be held from November 14th to the 15th. During this event there will be a full line up of EMS leadership speakers as …