EMS Learning
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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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