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Texas Medicaid Approved ET3 Model as a Covered Benefit

By authenticweb | January 9, 2023 | Comments Off on Texas Medicaid Approved ET3 Model as a Covered Benefit

A new Medicaid benefit changes the emergency services landscape in Texas. Here’s why it matters. The Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3) model, which started in 2019, pays EMS agencies for treatment and transports beyond the emergency room – such as in place or to alternate destinations. Previously, emergency service agencies received payment only for […]

Strengths of EMS: Existing Government Structure

By authenticweb | January 2, 2023 | Comments Off on Strengths of EMS: Existing Government Structure

Dan Sullivan, the founder of The Strategic Coach Inc. and creator of the Strategic Coach® Program, developed a methodology for assessment named D.O.S., which stands for Dangers, Opportunities, and Strengths. Strengths encompass our unique skills and abilities, opportunities offer the possibility to gain something, while dangers refer to things we are afraid of losing. In […]

Strengths of EMS: Clinical Capability Outside of Hospital

By authenticweb | December 26, 2022 | Comments Off on Strengths of EMS: Clinical Capability Outside of Hospital

Dan Sullivan, the founder of The Strategic Coach Inc. and creator of the Strategic Coach® Program, developed a methodology for assessment named D.O.S., which stands for Dangers, Opportunities, and Strengths. Strengths encompass our unique skills and abilities, opportunities offer the possibility to gain something, while dangers refer to things we are afraid of losing. In […]

The Power of Community in a Nueces County Fire Station

By authenticweb | December 19, 2022 | Comments Off on The Power of Community in a Nueces County Fire Station

In the words of Nueces County ESD #2, “just as important as responding to emergencies is supporting our beloved community.” These words are taken to heart, especially in December. EMERGICON’s Southwest Texas Account Manager, Nikki Mattick, recently walked into ESD #2 fire station to find the day room and hallway filled with bags of candy […]

Strengths of EMS: 24/7 EMS Response

By authenticweb | December 12, 2022 | Comments Off on Strengths of EMS: 24/7 EMS Response

Dan Sullivan, the founder of The Strategic Coach Inc. and creator of the Strategic Coach® Program, developed a methodology for assessment named D.O.S., which stands for Dangers, Opportunities, and Strengths. Strengths encompass our unique skills and abilities, opportunities offer the possibility to gain something, while dangers refer to things we are afraid of losing. In […]

Dangers facing EMS: Shortage of Paramedics

By authenticweb | November 7, 2022 | Comments Off on Dangers facing EMS: Shortage of Paramedics

Danger to EMS: Shortage of Paramedics Dan Sullivan, the founder of The Strategic Coach Inc. and creator of the Strategic Coach® Program, developed a methodology for assessment named D.O.S., which stands for Dangers, Opportunities, and Strengths. Dangers refer to things we are afraid of losing, opportunities offer the possibility to gain something, and strengths encompass […]

The moving population

By Paige Dawson | October 3, 2022 | Comments Off on The moving population

In Texas, we see population fluctuations for many reasons. With a thriving economy, people from across the country are drawn to Texas for employment opportunities in technology, agriculture, oil, the arts, and sciences. Companies appreciate the pro-business practices of our state and bring their headquarters and offices here. As a Texan, you might often hear […]

The changing Texas population

By Paige Dawson | September 26, 2022 | Comments Off on The changing Texas population

When you work as a first responder, and specifically in an ambulance, you see changes in our cities’ demographic makeup more directly than most. The fact that our populations are changing will come as no surprise to you, but the impact of these shifts on emergency medical services may. COVID-19 has changed the world significantly. […]

Why Collection Rate Isn’t the Best Metric for EMS Billing Performance

By Paige Dawson | August 19, 2022 | Comments Off on Why Collection Rate Isn’t the Best Metric for EMS Billing Performance

If you’ve had any conversations about billing for ambulance services or Emergency Medical Services (EMS), you have likely heard about tracking your collection rate. But before you make any decisions, here are some things you should know about collection rates. If EMS billing is done correctly, a 100% collection rate is impossible. The collection rate […]

Let’s Talk about Surprise Billing

By Paige Dawson | August 15, 2022 | Comments Off on Let’s Talk about Surprise Billing

EMERGICON’s Founder and CEO Christopher Turner shares his unique perspective on Surprise Billing and its impact on EMS in this recorded conversation.

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