QMC EMS | Board & Collar

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 
 
 
 

Episode #145: Excuse My Medic Pod Magazine (February 19, 2021)

Welcome to the February 2021 edition of Excuse My Medic (EM2).  We have a great show for this month's segment and to boot, a guest presenter joining our team this time around to discuss new legislation in the State of Georgia that may affect our industry as it relates to surprise ambulance billing.  Yes, it's in Georgia for the moment but pay close attention as the matter is being closely scrutinized across the country.  Our thanks to Adam Patterson for detailing this for us. 
Also, along the way tune in for News of the EMS Offbeat as we have a couple of stories along with our EMS Word of the Day that will have you shaking your head and laughing at the banter. All in all, a great segment and we're glad you chose to join the three old EMS guys for this round of Excuse My Medic.  
Your Hosts:  Chuck Humphrey, Ed Marasco and Gary Harvat

Episode #144: Ten Questions In 30 Minutes Featuring Bellmore-Merrick EMS (Long Island, NY)

Welcome to QMC's 10Q30 EMS Leadership profile.  This month, we are featuring the leadership team from Bellmore-Merrick EMS based in Long Island, NY.  Tune in to hear their take on how Bellmore-Merrick leadership is addressing many issues in their service area which are also affecting EMS nationwide. 
Bellmore-Merrick is New York State's Ambulance Service of the year and getting there was not an easy task for them over the years. Hear about their challenges and innovations that have taken place within this organization that has led them to be the standout agency they are today.  Ten Questions in 30 Minutes...you won't be disappointed.  Download this great episode today!
 Your Host:  Gary Harvat