QMC EMS | Board & Collar
The EMS Board and Collar Podcast Series for EMS Professionals is sponsored by Quick Med Claims, a national leader in revenue cycle management. This uniquely developed pod-platform provides specialized programs for our listeners with thought-provoking presentations including EMS Keynote, 10Q30 EMS Leadership interviews and revival of the acclaimed EMS pod-magazine, Excuse My Medic with opinionated discussions, light-hearted moments and some great EMS “war” stories along the way.
Episodes
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
Episode #201: New AIF Calculation 2025
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
CMS has released the newly calculated Ambulance Inflation Factor for 2025. Chuck breaks down how the feds arrived at the new adjustment in this latest edition of the QMC EMS Board & Collar podcast.
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Episode #200: I've Seen Fire and I've Seen Rain - Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
It's been a terrible few weeks weather-wise for our friends to the South. Hurricanes Helene and Milton have wreaked havoc throughout the southeast EMS has been affected as well and we are bringing you up to date on options that EMS professionals have available during the recovery and restoration periods.
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Episode #199: Excuse My Medic Featuring Henry Lewis
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Well, the boys are back together once again for another thought-provoking and informative episode of Excuse My Medic (EM2). This episode features Henry Lewis, Executive Director of the South Carolina EMS Association. Henry was an excellent guest and one who brings a wealth of knowledge and information to this session. Tune in to hear how Mr. Lewis and his team of EMS Professionals are working with South Carolina officials and state representatives addressing key matters in sustaining and I might add, growing SC's EMS system. This episode is surely worth a listen if you are an EMS leader.
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Episode #198: Continued "Geeking" on Ground Ambulance Data Collection Statistics
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Part II of our second episode looking at the recently released CMS Ground Ambulance Data Collection System findings takes a look at Medicare Fee-for-Service claim trends. There’s the dip for the COVID-19 PHE and a move over time to Medicare Advantage patients, and more. You’ll also learn what the number one ICD-10-CM diagnosis code is for billing to Medicare. We’ll bet you can’t wait to download and listen, right?
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Episode #197: Geeking Out with CMS Ground Ambulance Data Collection Part 1
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released two reports resulting from the first-round of data collected from the Ground Ambulance Data Collection System project. Welcome to Part I of a two-part podcast series where we’ll first take a look at the ambulance organization entrance and exit data. Get ready to “Geek Out” on some interesting statistics when Chuck Humphrey shares the parts that jumped off the page in review. Thanks for downloading this episode of the QMC EMS Board & Collar podcast!
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Episode #196: Didn't Your Mom Tell You to Always Share? - New Rules for Sharing PHI
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court has trickled down to affect ambulance services. In this episode of the QMC EMS Board and Collar Podcast, QMC retiree Chuck Humphrey details changes in how HIPAA protected personal health information can be shared with law enforcement investigations. It’s a timely look at important revisions to the HIPAA statutes in yet, this 196th episode of the QMC EMS|Board & Collar.
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Episode #195: Excuse My Medic Featuring John Moon
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
National EMS Week has rolled around once again for the 50th time (yes, it's been 50 years - WOW), and the guys have a great show featuring John Moon, one of the original Freedom House paramedics. If you haven't heard John speak, you're in for a treat. John is a true ambassador for our industry and is an well worth the listen to hear his insight and thoughts on the early years of EMS. Join Ed, Gary, and Chuck as they welcome John and celebrate EMS Week 2024. It's a great EM2 episode!
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Episode #194: Excuse My Medic (EM2) February 2024 Edition
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Here we go again...Chuck, Ed, and Gary are back at it for another episode and a new year. Not sure why this lovely lady wants to do another session with us, but we've got Heather Harris, Executive Director of the Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania joining us a guest host. How did we coerce her to do another show with us? Wow!Join us as we dive into a few topics worth listening to including, Yoga for First Responders discussion (yes, that was YOGA for First Responders!), Medicaid rate hike, tributes and more. Check out this episode and hey, be safe out there!
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