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Episode #153: New Innovations In Prehospital Management of the Opioid Epidemic (Presented by Cooper University Health Care EMS)

 
The opioid epidemic continues to be a considerable health crisis in the United States. Current evidence supports Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) as the most effective treatment. Our friends at Cooper EMS in New Jersey created a new treatment paradigm, in partnership with Cooper University Health Care’s Addiction Medicine Department, utilizing front line paramedic units to administer buprenorphine post Naloxone administration and provide a next day appointment in an outpatient clinic. Often, EMS is the only healthcare provider the OUD population will interact and this program affords access to OUD treatment as well as protection from overdosing prior to the scheduled appointment, i.e., “Bridging.” Cooper is the first EMS agency in the United States to provide MOUD in the prehospital setting at the point of overdose. In addition, Cooper EMS has documented an overall improvement in provider compassion fatigue. Cooper EMS staff are more engaged in the overall care of this population as opposed to simply administering Naloxone day after day.  Join us as the clinical team from Cooper EMS explains this study, the results, and the overall success of this innovative program.
 Presenters:  Gary Harvat, Chuck Humphrey and the EMS Leadership Team from Cooper University Health Care EMS
 
 
 

Episode #152: Look for the Bare Necessities - The Certificate of Medical Necessity

 
All non-emergency ambulance transports billed to Medicare, some Medicaid and commercial insurance programs require a supporting document that we have begun to call the Certificate of Medical Necessity.  In this episode of the QMC EMS Board and Collar podcast, we’ll help unravel the mystery that surrounds the two types of documents, the PCS and the N-PCS.  Plus, we’ll take some time to talk about the purpose of these documents and who must sign them pertaining to the reason surrounding the transport. 
 Presenter:  Chuck Humphrey
 
 
 

Episode #151: Excuse My Medic Pod Magazine (May 7, 2021)

Welcome to the May 2021 edition of Excuse My Medic (EM2).  We've got a great show with lots of laughs and great information to convey on topics affecting Emergency Medical Services across the country.  During this episode, we take a close look at the CMS Treatment in Place and we also have some laughs with the EMS lookback and of course, no show would be complete without some open banter and jabs between these three EMS dinosaurs.  Download this episode, hold onto the wheel and get ready for another EM2 adventure with the guys.  Happy National EMS Week folks.  We're glad you're here!  
  Your Hosts:  Chuck Humphrey, Ed Marasco and Gary Harvat

Episode #150: 10 Questions | 30 Minutes: McGregor EMS - New Hampshire

Welcome to QMC's 10Q30 EMS Leadership profile.  This month, we are featuring the McGregor EMS from Durham, New Hampshire. Tune in to hear how their leadership team is bringing innovation into their operation and a unique approach to community outreach. You will find their responses to each of our questions interesting and in many cases, thought-provoking as to how they function within their community as well as within a major a university setting.  We've got 3 great leaders from McGregor joining us providing excellent insight into their operation.  Be sure to check out this 10Q.  Our thanks to the McGregor Team and hey, be SAFE out there!  
 Your Host:  Gary Harvat and Chuck Humphrey

Episode #149: For Amber Waves of Grain - The American Rescue Plan EMS Overview

 
Last week, the United States Congress passed the American Rescue Plan legislation.  This $1.9 trillion package has some potential game-changing implications for the ambulance industry.  Check out what this legislation entails (or doesn't entail) and how it may affect your organization during the remaining days of the pandemic.  
 Presenter:  Chuck Humphrey and Gary Harvat
 
 
 

Episode #148: Throw a Hot Towel On It - The 1135 Blanket Waiver

 
What is an 1135 Waiver?  This COVID-19 Pandemic has dropped some interesting questions into our billing company lap.  In this episode, we talk about the philosophy behind one of the blanket waivers and provide some practical application steps that every billing office should take before moving forward.  Take a breath, pump the breaks and give a listen to this timely subject matter.  We're glad you're here.
 Presenter:  Chuck Humphrey
 
 
 

Episode #147: Pay Up (or else): Re-Paying the Medicare Accelerated Payments

 
Do you remember applying for and receiving the Medicare Accelerated Payment triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic?  Well, for most of you it’s been almost 1 year from the day that you received the advance.  Now, the government wants their money back!  In this edition of the QMC EMS Board and Collar podcast we take a quick look at what the repayment process looks like and what you, as an ambulance administrator, can expect to happen next.  PLUS!  There’s some late breaking potentially good news for the ambulance industry within the walls of the U.S. Senate Chambers.  You’ll want to be sure to listen to the end of our broadcast when we share what we know today.  We pack a lot of STUFF into this roughly 9-minute episode…so download it now.  Don’t miss it!!
 Presenter:  Chuck Humphrey
 
 
 

Episode #146: Long In the Tooth and Short On Plans...Succession Planning at Your EMS Organization

 
EMS is a relatively young profession and some of the challenges faced by our community today are “old world problems” for many of our peers around the healthcare and public safety sectors. As the early leaders in our profession approach their golden years, the question of future leadership looms large as we face substantial clinical, operational, and financial challenges. As a community, we pride ourselves on preparation and planning, along with the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. It is the nature of our work.
 Presenter:  Ed Marasco