EMS (Emergency Medical Services)

Patient Data – What It Is and Why It Matters

By Taina Rodrigues-Wells | June 19, 2023 | Comments Off on Patient Data – What It Is and Why It Matters

In this age of increased focus on data security, it can be scary to share personal or private information. If you find yourself in the position of a patient, it’s relevant to know what information is most helpful to those providing care and how it’s used across all groups involved. That’s what we will discuss […]

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EMS Patient Care Report Documentation Best Practices

EMS Patient Care Report Documentation Best Practices

By Taina Rodrigues-Wells | June 12, 2023 | Comments Off on EMS Patient Care Report Documentation Best Practices

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), there are some criteria that an EMS Patient Care Report (PCR) must observe to be compliant for EMS claim reimbursement. Although there are multiple reasons to be thorough while completing a PCR, the primary motivation is to provide an accurate, truthful, and complete record of the patient’s […]

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The Lifecycle of an EMS Claim

By Taina Rodrigues-Wells | June 5, 2023 | Comments Off on The Lifecycle of an EMS Claim

EMS agencies are always standing by, ready to respond to emergency medical needs. For municipal agencies, this readiness is often funded by tax dollars. However, funding for readiness is often not sufficient to cover utilization costs. That means there is a price for having an ambulance ready to run and different costs to keep the ambulance running on every call. Reimbursement […]

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Community Health Paramedicine Programs

Community Paramedicine programs expanding in Texas

By Taina Rodrigues-Wells | February 2, 2023 | Comments Off on Community Paramedicine programs expanding in Texas

Community Paramedicine programs are growing in Texas with the support of hospitals and healthcare providers “Frequent flyer” is a term commonly used across the country for someone who frequently calls Emergency Medical Services. The attention spent with high utilizers sometimes comes with an elevated cost of time and money. An alternative to resolve this issue […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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Conversations with the Experts: Surprise Billing

By Paige Dawson | September 16, 2022 | Comments Off on Conversations with the Experts: Surprise Billing

In this thoughtful and comprehensive conversation, Brent Smith, CEO of Hopkins Hospital District and Director of Hopkins County EMS, sits down with Christopher Turner, Founder and CEO of EMERGICON, to discuss Surprise Billing. Brent’s unique perspective on the topic, as the Director of an EMS service and the CEO of a hospital district, adds additional […]

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The aging population

By Paige Dawson | September 12, 2022 | Comments Off on The aging 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 aging will come as no surprise to you, but the impact of these shifts on emergency medical services may. When “all the boys came home […]

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What is the state of Texas doing about surprise billing?

By Paige Dawson | August 26, 2022 | Comments Off on What is the state of Texas doing about surprise billing?

Surprise billing has been a hot topic for legislators in the state of Texas. If you missed our first 2 blogs about this situation, be sure to check out Why surprise billing is really a surprise and Who should pay for EMS services. Effective January 1, 2022, air medical emergency response crews are not allowed […]

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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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