QMC EMS | Board & Collar

Under the Microscope: Balance Billing

Recent articles and commissioned reports across various platforms have begun to tab balance billing using the phrase "Surprise Billing." Reports paint the ambulance industry and the overall healthcare industry in an unfavorable light.  It's important for you and your organization to be knowledgeable of this mindset that exists as our industry strives to collect reimbursement beyond what insurance companies are paying.  This edition of The QMC Board & Collar re-examines this topic and takes a look at how the subject is under many a microscope right now.  
Written by:  C. HumphreyPresented by:  G. Harvat
  
 

EMS Leadership Lessons from the Godfather Movie

Join Ed Marasco, Vice President of Business Development, as he uses excerpts from the Godfather Movie Trilogy to reinforce the sound principles of EMS Leadership. This interesting Board & Collar Keynote Presentation provides a unique take on leading people and using key management elements that run parallel with this Oscar-winning drama from the 1970s.  
Written by:  E. MarascoPresented by:  E. Marasco
  
 

This Re-validation Stuff...Must My Organization Comply?

A number of years ago, CMS enacted the re-validation process for all ambulance providers.  This mandated requirement can be challenging and time-consuming if your organization does not adhere to the timelines and requirements that CMS has put forth.  This Board & Collar Keynote Presentation examines the need behind re-validation and provides some helpful tips when your organization begins to undertake this process.
Written by:  C. HumphreyPresented by:  G. Harvat
  
 

Reimbursement for Scenarios Involving Death

This edition of The QMC Board & Collar addresses the challenging and sometimes awkward subject of reimbursement for patients who have passed while in your care.  While none of us like to admit it, there are times when our best life-saving efforts are unable to change the course of life events.  We take a closer look at this scenario during this podcast.
Written by:  C. HumphreyPresented by:  G. Harvat
  
 

Connecting the Data: Drop-Downs vs. Written Narratives

In this edition of The QMC Board & Collar Keynote Presentation, we explore the topic of utilizing drop-down menus verses the importance behind well-written narratives on your ePCR.  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers mandate specified inclusions in all your charts.  This is ensure and verify the reasonableness and medical necessity of each patient transport we perform.  
Written by:  C. HumphreyPresented by:  G. Harvat
  
 

It's Summer, Let's Leave the Bay Doors Open

Summer is here and that probably means the doors to your station will be open for some much needed fresh air.  Good idea?  Make sure you listen to this edition of the QMC Board & Collar before you hit the "up" button on the door opener. 
Written by:  C. HumphreyPresented by:  G. Harvat
  
 

Coloring Between the Lines: The Self-Audit Process

Remember those days in grade school when you had to concentrate and work so hard at coloring between the lines?  Remaining compliant with EMS billing rules and regulations is much like that - staying within the lines.  One of the best ways to get it right the first time is take a look at your organization in the mirror and learn to self-audit.  This Board & Collar presentation provides tips for managing and conducting the self-audit process.
Written by:  C. HumphreyPresented by:  G. Harvat
  
 

The Daily Challenge: Obtaining Patient Signatures

This Board & Collar podcast explores the ongoing challenge that confronts EMS professionals on every call - obtaining the patient's signature.  Obtaining valid signatures can be cumbersome and awkward at times leaving EMS providers and front office/billing staff sometimes at odds over this important matter.  The podcast provides tips and key information that will prove helpful to the listener.
Written by:  C. HumphreyPresented by:  G. Harvat