Where does EMS fit in Accountable Care Organizations? In June, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was constitutional, paving the way for sweeping healthcare reform throughout the United States. However, even before the Court’s decision, many changes to the healthcare landscape contained in the PPACA, which will […]
How they snagged the big one Last year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it would award up to $1 billion in Healthcare Innovation Grants to applicants with the most compelling new ideas on how to deliver better health, improved care and lower costs to people enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid and the […]
More important than ever to ‘get your house in order’ This partnership puts criminals on notice that we will find them and stop them before they steal healthcare dollars. —U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius In late July, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new public-private […]
Provisions that can protect your agency Ambulance companies unfortunately were not included in the “meaningful use” financial incentive program established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Nevertheless, because of the requirements of their customers and the need to perform efficiently in an electronic world, a tremendous proliferation of electronic patient care report […]
Experts advise agencies take advantage of unique opportunity (This is part two of a two-part article on healthcare reform & EMS. Part one appears in the August 2012 issue.) Amid the cacophony of disparate opinions regarding healthcare reform, EMS leaders we spoke with have a surprisingly uniform outlook. Most view the Patient Protection and Affordable […]
Passing legislation that meets both Medicaid & private insurance requirements During the 2011 session of the Minnesota Legislature, my lobbying partner and fellow paramedic Buck McAlpin, recognized the incredible possibilities for community paramedics (CP) in the evolving EMS delivery system. An innovative idea gains traction and secures credibility in the healthcare delivery system when it’s […]
An unparalleled opportunity for EMS The landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) could become a watershed moment for EMS, according to number of EMS leaders. The five-to-four decision by the justices may open the door for the kind of opportunities to […]
Decision addresses bundled payment schemes On Dec, 28, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health & Human Services issued an important advisory opinion addressing the difficult topic of discounted rates provided to nursing homes (and, by implication, hospitals) for transports for which the facility has financial responsibility. The opinion, No. 10–26, […]
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