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Episode #135: A Little of This...A Little of That... EMS Regulatory Update.

 
There a number of perfect storms colliding in the EMS industry right now and you need to be in the loop for the betterment of your organization.  These include updates on:  ET3, CARES Stimulus Reporting, Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment Program, Prior Authorization for Repetitive Patients and more. Come along as we jam 10 pounds into a 5 pound bag.
 Moderator:  Gary Harvat | Presenter:  Chuck Humphrey 
   
 
 

Episode #134: Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream It Ain't - Dealing with Rejections and Denials

 
Do you know your ambulance claims and ice cream share descriptions?  Do your claims need a bath when they are dirty to make them clean?  Download this episode to learn more about rejections and denials!  We're glad you're here
 Written and Presented by:  Chuck Humphrey 
   
 
 

Episode #133: Chasing Cats in the Dark - Managing EMS Accounts Receivable Life Cycles

 
 
Now more than ever, managing your organization's Accounts Receivables has never been more important.  It takes a constant and watchful eye and is so incredibly important in this COVID world we live today.  Many EMS organizations across the country are suffering terribly from declining call-volume, low funding and even more challenging reimbursement patterns.  Join Brigit Battaglia, Director of QMC's Process Design and Optimization as she provides some helpful facts and tips about this important subject matter.  It's like herding cats in the dark but you can do it.
 Written and Presented by:  Brigit Battaglia
   
 
 

Episode #132: Excuse My Medic Pod Magazine (August 27, 2020)

Welcome to the August 2020 edition of Excuse My Medic (EM2). Well, this is an episode you shouldn't miss.  The EM2 Team takes a closer look at new HHS funding opportunities available under Phase 2 of the CARES Act as well as other key information
Along with some great information on funding, we also have a great time with Positive EMS stories as well as the EMS Word of the Day and offbeat news from the world of emergency medical services.  Join us for great information and some belly laughs as well.  We have to keep laughing folks and EM2 is your prescription.  Have at it and thanks for joining us on this episode.    
Your Hosts:  Chuck Humphrey, Ed Marasco and Gary Harvat

Episode #131: Promises in the Dark - HHS Funding Phase 2 Figured Out....Hopefully!

 
 
We explore HHS COVID-19 Funding Phase 2.  While the components and regulations are a bit complex, we sort through it all and provide a sound understanding to help you determine if your organization is eligible to apply for the next level of COVID-19 funding.  While I think they like to keep us guessing and in the dark, we have it figured out in this Board & Collar episode.  
 Presented by:  Chuck Humphrey and Gary Harvat
 
   
 
 

Episode #130: Not a Party with a Cake but it is a Surprise...Surprise Medical Billing.

 
 
We continue to explore the issue of surprise medical billing affecting the nation's EMS industry.  Lots of news, lots of discussion, coupled with confusion and some frustration along the way.  Join QMC's Vice President of Business Development, Ed Marasco as he sorts through the clutter and explains this complicated subject matter.
 Written by:  Ed MarascoPresented by: Ed Marasco
 
   
 
 

Episode #129: 10 Questions | 30 Minutes - Spaulding Rehabilitation Network

Welcome to QMC's 10Q30 EMS Profile.  This month, we are featuring the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network Ambulance Service from Boston, Massachusetts. Sean Kukauskus, Ambulance Director for Spaulding joins us to answer 10 critical questions affecting EMS organizations nationally. Hear Sean's well-thought responses and how he is leading his great team.   Among items discussed are how Sean and his team are working through the COVID-19 world and keeping his everyone safe and highly functional.  Tune into this very informative 10Q as we know you will find the information and Sean's answers to our questions quite informative and thought-provoking.    
 
  Your Host:  Gary Harvat
 
     

Episode #128: Cost Data Collection - The Workin' Man (Part II) - Wages, Salaries, Benefits and More Fun Stuff Associated with Staffing

 
 
In this episode we continue our discussion pertaining to Section 7 of the CMS Cost Data Reporting Instrument with a discussion about Section 7.1 and the reporting of costs associated with Paid Staff within your organization.  It’s a dollars and cents discussion of hourly wages, salaries and benefits, including the number of hours worked by individuals for the annual reporting period and with a few cautions to add along the way.  We go deeper into the Section 7 jungle and we’re glad that you’re joining on this Cost Data Collection safari!
 Written by:  C. HumphreyPresented by: C. Humphrey