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Episode #196: Didn't Your Mom Tell You to Always Share? - New Rules for Sharing PHI

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.

Episode #195: Excuse My Medic Featuring John Moon

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!  

Episode #194: Excuse My Medic (EM2) February 2024 Edition

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!

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.