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Pros and Cons of EMS Subscription Programs

EMS Subscription Programs: Pros and Cons

October 19, 2022

Many EMS services across Texas, including municipal, hospital-based, and private, offer potential patients in their services area the opportunity to participate in subscription programs. EMS subscription programs allow households and businesses to pay an up-front, established fee to offset any future emergency medical transport expenses in the future.  In this blog, we will discuss the […]

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EMERGICON names new Chief Information Officer

October 12, 2022

EMERGICON, the largest EMS and ambulance billing company in Texas, has recently expanded its roster of chief officers with the promotion of Seth Coussens, MBA. Seth joins Founder and CEO Christopher Turner and Chief Operating Officer Tiffany Pearson, CAC, CAPO as chief officers of the company. Seth joined EMERGICON in March 2020, as the world […]

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EMERGICON expands C-suite with the announcement of new Chief Operating Officer

October 10, 2022

EMERGICON, the largest EMS and ambulance billing company in Texas, has recently expanded its roster of chief officers with the promotion of Tiffany Pearson, CAC, CAPO. Tiffany is the first chief officer to be named after the Founder and CEO Christopher Turner. Tiffany joined EMERGICON in November 2019 and has ascended the ranks of operational […]

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The moving population

October 3, 2022

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

September 26, 2022

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

September 16, 2022

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

September 12, 2022

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?

August 26, 2022

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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