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Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) is a notice that providers issue when a service or supply doesn’t meet Medicare’s standards for reimbursement. The ABN shifts potential financial responsibility to the Medicare beneficiary. The notice allows patients to decide whether to proceed with the service and assume financial liability if payment is denied. EMS providers are required to […]
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Children require special consideration in every industry, including emergency medical services (EMS). Pediatric prehospital care is critical to ensure young patients receive the specialized attention they need before reaching a hospital. When dispatched to an emergency involving a child, the actions taken by EMS providers can significantly impact the outcome. The care provided to children […]
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In nearly two decades of working with EMS, Lieutenant Kenneth Pippin has seen many meaningful changes in the industry. However, prehospital whole blood transfusions stand out as the most significant of all. “Low-titer O Whole Blood (LTOWB) transfusions are the greatest life-saving change I have witnessed in EMS. Its efficacy in treating patients with hemorrhagic shock is […]
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Learn about the increasing use of Narcan by EMS personnel in Texas and how a Texas Narcan EMS program is helping control the cost of this life-saving drug.
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Learn how to write a patient care report that meets industry standards. Craft an effective PCR narrative with this helpful checklist and examples.
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A Patient Care Report (PCR) holds significant legal importance for various reasons, particularly concerning reimbursement. Therefore, it must be true, accurate, and comprehensive. In this blog, we will detail a guide for Patient Care Report signatures. Certain indicators, such as PCR signatures and billed claims, carry legal significance and imply that the document is complete. Both signify that […]
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The primary purpose of a patient care report (PCR) is to document the care provided to a patient while transporting them to a medical facility. However, beyond its crucial role in reimbursement processes, the PCR serves various important purposes. Here are some of them: Purpose of Patient Care Report – Documentation Another crucial purpose of the PCR […]
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Living in the line of duty is rewarding but comes with significant challenges. These providers are constantly exposed to traumatic events and life-threatening situations. Due to the emergency calls stress and social stigmas, first responders commonly pay a hefty price regarding their mental health. The impact of responding to daily tragic circumstances can lead to […]
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Charity Care and Indigent Care are initiatives designed to help low-income Texas residents access healthcare services. In both programs, the beneficiaries must not qualify for other state or federal healthcare programs. These initiatives pertain to healthcare services provided to patients that aren’t expected to result in cash inflows. Under these programs, providers can be partially […]
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