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Episode #193: Excuse My Medic (EM2) - 2023 Holiday Edition

Join, Chuck, Ed and Gary for another resounding edition of Excuse My Medic.  As per previous years, this is our Holiday edition but not without lots of talk on Ambulance Inflation, No Surprises and much more banter.  Join us as Chuck tries to baffle us with his Word of the Day and take a moment to reflect with the team as they celebrate yet, another year of EM2.  

Episode #192: Excuse My Medic (EM2) - The New Veterans Administration Ambulance Rule

Welcome to the November 2023 edition of Excuse My Medic (EM2). Amidst the opening banter, the team takes a serious look at the new Veterans Administration Rule that would harm our Veterans and the ambulance services they may require.   The EM2 Team takes a closer look with guests, Heather Sharar, Executive Director of the Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania and US Marine Corps Veteran, Adam Patterson.  Tune in and join Chuck, Gary, and Ed for a great session that will enlighten and keep you informed.  As always, with any EM2, we hope to provide food for thought and bring a few smiles along the way as well.  Go ahead, take this one in, you'll be glad you did.

Episode #191: Tonight We Ride - The 2024 Ambulance Inflation Factor

Good news for 2024 on the Medicare front!  This episode focuses on the extension of the “add-on” payments and we break down the new Ambulance Inflation Factor, as well.  More money coming!Featuring Chuck Humphrey

Episode #190: Farewell Old Friend, We Hardly Knew Ye - The Demise of ET3

What a disappointing fail!  ET3 is terminal and dying.  The demonstration program ends at 23:59 hours n December 31st.  Listen in while Chuck expresses his displeasure with the loss of what was thought to be the promise of tomorrow’s reimbursement model!Presented by:  Chuck Humphrey

Episode #189: 10Q30 - Atrium Health Featuring Jonathan Collier, Vice President of Mobile Medicine

Please join Chuck and Gary for this enlightening and informative 10Q30 with Jonathan Collier, Vice President of Mobile Medicine for Atrium Health.  If you haven't taken in one of our 10Qs in the past, this episode is a don't miss.  Full disclosure here, we had such a great time speaking with Jonathan, that this episode exceeded the "30" in the 10Q.  Trust us, it's worth the listen to hear some of the great initiatives Jonathan and his elite team at Atrium Health are involved.  Jonathan is a very passionate and innovative leader so please join us for this very informative episode.

Episode #188: Be a Mr. Ford

As the sun begins to set on my EMS involvement of five decades, this episode of the QMC EMS Board & Collar is a reflection that will hopefully, give those who serve in this most worthy profession a chance to look back and be thankful for their contributions.  My father stated often, "You dance with who brought ya" and this episode will hopefully, motivate and inspire those that currently serve in this incredibly honorable field of emergency medical services as well as those who got you to this point in your professional life.
Presenter:  Gary Harvat, VP of Client Success, CMTE, EMT-P (ret.)

Episode #187: EMS Week 2023 - With Gratitude to the Dedicated

EMS Week has again rolled around for its 49th time.  Enacted by President Gerald Ford in 1974, we take time to pause, reflect and of course, thank those who are there for us in our worst hour.  The dedication and deep respect never goes unnoticed but is surely accentuated and loudly stated, during this week each year.  
Take a moment to think about those who serve us and if you get the chance, say thanks.  Say thanks to them with your words, actions and legislation to support them.  This podcast reflects my deep appreciation for those who perform this challenging work that only few can do.
To each who work in the trenches be it by air or ground, may you enjoy this week of thanks.  God Bless and hey, be safe out there.  Presented by:  Gary Harvat, EMT-P (ret.), CMTE

Episode #186: Updates and Downdates - What’s Happening with Cost Data Collection and the No Surprises Act?

So, unless your time of late has been stuck in something other than paying attention to two key issues affecting the EMS industry, you probably have heard about the CMS Cost Data Collection Survey and also the No Surprises Act which is negatively affecting the Air Medical Industry and who knows, this may be headed toward the ground side in the future as well.
Get caught up on the latest from our panel of experts and keep abreast of key matters that can cause one to stir through the night.  Join us as we explore these two topics and where we are today with each.  Presented by:  Heidi Campbell, Gary Harvat, Chuck Humphrey and, Ed Marasco