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Core Values inspire employees to execute Random Acts of Kindness

February 17, 2023

On February 17th, the United States celebrates National Random Acts of Kindness Day. The day is intended to cultivate feelings of compassion, empathy, and service that will brighten someone’s day. Every small act of kindness is meaningful. Be A Light is one of EMERGICON and EMERGIFIRE‘s Core Values. This value encourages employees and leaders to […]

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EMS Considerations for the Operational K9

Rick Maricle: EMS Considerations for the Operational K9

February 13, 2023

This blog series offers a sneak peek into the speakers and sessions at our upcoming annual conference Education by the Sea, May 10-12, 2023, in Port Aransas, Texas. This week we are profiling Rick Maricle, who is on the agenda to speak Thursday, May 11, at 1:40 p.m. Did you know several states have recently […]

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Suh Hughart, San Marcos, Hayes County EMS Instructor, Paramedic,

Suh Hughart-Hidden in Plain Sight: Human Trafficking in America

February 6, 2023

This blog series offers a sneak peek into the speakers and sessions at our upcoming annual conference Education by the Sea, May 10-12, 2023, in Port Aransas, Texas. This week we are profiling Suh Hughart, who is on the agenda to speak Thursday, May 11, at 10 a.m. Although Suh Hughart realizes it’s a cliché […]

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Community Health Paramedicine Programs

Community Paramedicine programs expanding in Texas

February 2, 2023

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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Scott Lail - Education by the Sea Speaker, Cleburne Fire Department

Scott Lail: The Way of the Shepherd

January 30, 2023

This blog series offers a sneak peek into the speakers and sessions at our upcoming annual conference Education by the Sea, May 10-12, 2023, in Port Aransas, Texas. This week we are profiling Scott Lail, who is on the agenda to speak Friday, May 12, at 12 p.m. Scott Lail said he’s blessed to be […]

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Macara Trusty, Education by the Sea

Macara Trusty: The Importance of Employee Retention

January 23, 2023

This blog series offers a sneak peek into the speakers and sessions at our upcoming annual conference Education by the Sea, May 10-12, 2023, in Port Aransas, Texas. This week we are profiling Macara Trusty, who is on the agenda to speak Thursday, May 11, 12:40 p.m. -1:30 p.m. After being in a major head-on […]

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Ambulance Inflation Factor Increase

Ambulance Inflation Factor at 8.7%

January 16, 2023

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) set the new Ambulance Inflation Factor (AIF) at 8.7% for the calendar year 2023. Ambulance services will receive this additional Medicare reimbursement now for ambulance transportation. This is the highest annual ambulance inflation factor since the current fee schedule from 2002. It’s also the largest year-over-year increase on […]

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ET3 Reimbursement-Texas Medicaid Approved

Texas Medicaid Approved ET3 Model as a Covered Benefit

January 9, 2023

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 […]

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