QMC EMS | Board & Collar

The Payer Mix Shuffle

There are several key items that affect reimbursement for your ambulance service.  One of the key factors is payer mix.  Do you understand it and do you now how it has been changing since the inception of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  We will explore this further on today's edition of The QMC Board & Collar.
Written by:  C. HumphreyPresented by:  G. Harvat  

Should Your Organization Consider Routine Transport Work?

Today's Board & Collar Keynote Presentation discusses the pros and cons of routine/non-emergency transports. While offering this service may be a means of generating additional revenue for your organization, here can be pitfalls along the way where caution should be exercised.  We will explore three key questions you need to have answered before you enter the non-emergency transport arena.
Written by:  C. HumphreyPresented by:  G. Harvat 

Earthward Bound

Today's presentation is about me...yes ME!  Not to sound overly self-centered, but I felt there was a good message here and one that I hope you will remember when interacting with all types of patients.  Believe it or not, patients are people too! Please, take a listen.
Written by:  G. HarvatPresented by:  G. Harvat 

Who Packs Your Parachute?

Throughout life's travel, there are many things which influence how we conduct our daily lives. Several years ago, I was reading a journal and stumbled across this article titled “Who Packs Your Parachute?”  I loved this article and have tried to remember it as I take on each new day.  I thought I would share it with you today on this edition of QMC’s Board and Collar Keynote Presentation.
Written by:  UnknownPresented by:  G. Harvat  

Are You Taking Compliance Seriously...Are You?

This Board & Collar podcast explores the importance of compliance and how non-adherence to regulatory issues might negatively impact your organization.  While reimbursement for your services rendered is important, nothing in our EMS reimbursement world should be trump compliance.  All of us in the EMS industry need to take notice. If you are swimming in murky waters and ignoring compliance issues then be advised, their may be a hidden shark in those waters approaching.
Written by:  C. HumphreyPresented by:  G. Harvat
  

UPMC Health Plan's 2019 TNT Overview

In this Board & Collar Keynote Presentation, Gary Harvat, Director of Client Services, provides an overview and key elements which comprise UPMC Health Plan's 2019 Treat/No Transport reimbursement policy. Gary reviews eligible subscribers along with reimbursement levels based on specific patient units.
Written by:  G. HarvatPresented by:  G. Harvat
  

Best Practices for Documenting Patient Interactions

This Board & Collar Keynote Presentation examines best practices for documenting all facets of a patient interaction. While sometimes cumbersome, good documentation is truly part of delivering high-quality patient care.  Sound practice helps to protect you if the care you render is ever called to question and also assists your billing company in processing claims efficiently for your organization. The presenter breaks down specific aspects of each call and relates important elements that should be included when completing a patient care report (PCR).
Written by:  E. Marasco, G. Harvat, C. HumphreyPresented by:  G. Harvat