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The Board and Collar Podcast Series for EMS Professionals is presented by Quick Med Claims, a national leader in EMS revenue cycle management. This uniquely developed pod-platform provides specialized programs for our listeners with two thought-provoking and informative formats including: EMS Keynote with discussions on EMS Leadership, training and industry headlines, 10Q30 - Interviews with EMS leaders from across the USA as they respond to ten thought-provoking questions considered to be significant topics affecting EMS nationally in 30 minutes. Finally, the return of the acclaimed Excuse My Medic podcast where we examine today's hot EMS topics in an opinionated fashion with two old EMS guys, Chuck Humphrey and Gary Harvat.
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As you’re undoubtedly aware, the President signed his Big, Beautiful Bill into law on July 4th. It was a whirlwind throughout June — a true legislative sprint with plenty of wrangling along the way. Honestly, watching it unfold was remarkable.
Now comes the inevitable question: “What does this mean for my organization?”
The answer? It’s anything but simple…
In this episode of Excuse My Medic, we pull the curtain back to take a peek at how Quick Med Claims is complying with the growing number of states enacting Ground Ambulance Balance Billing legislation. Special guest, QMC's Chief Compliance Officer Charlotte Nafziger joins Gary and Chuck to share this unique compliance process.
Well, the gang is back together for yet, another year. Welcome to 2025 and January brings us the first of several reports on the CMS Ground Ambulance Cost Data Survey results. Tune in while we explore and detail the findings of this informative report as reviewed by the team.
Have some fun with Ed, Chuck, and Gary as they take on this challenging, yet important subject matter on today's episode.
It's a Photo Finish for 2024: The numbers 3-2-0-3 are vitally important to the ambulance industry. Section 3203 of the last-minute federal government’s stop-gap funding measure has extended the Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule add-on payments. But wait…there’s a catch! We explain in this episode of the QMC EMS Board & Collar podcast!
BREAKING EMS NEWS! CMS and the RAND Health Care Corporation has released the long-awaited first report detailing their findings and analyses of the Ground Ambulance Data Collection System Year 1 and Year 2 Cohort. This is a BIG DEAL!
In this episode, we’ll remind you why this is big news for the ambulance industry and preface what will happen next. You don’t want to miss this one, please join us on this edition of the QMC EMS | Board & Collar.
Join the 3 old guys (aka Chuck, Ed and Gary) for another session of Excuse My Medic. In this session, we discuss the Ground Ambulance Billing Advisory Committee recommendations which, for the most part, can mean good things for our industry IF they are approved. That's a big IF, but hey, the recommendations surely have substance and are worth pursuing.
Join the guys for some great information and a few Holiday chuckles along the way.
CALL TO ACTION- With just a few more days left in 2024, the EMS industry is in danger of losing important Medicare dollars. It's an emergency episode of our podcast...and we need to act now!! Listen in for how you can help today!
The EMS Santa came early this year with a present wrapped in ALS2! We fill you in on the addition of Pre-hospital Blood Transfusion in this episode of the QMC|EMS Board and Collar podcast!
CMS has released the newly calculated Ambulance Inflation Factor for 2025. Chuck breaks down how the feds arrived at the new adjustment in this latest edition of the QMC EMS Board & Collar podcast.
It's been a terrible few weeks weather-wise for our friends to the South. Hurricanes Helene and Milton have wreaked havoc throughout the southeast EMS has been affected as well and we are bringing you up to date on options that EMS professionals have available during the recovery and restoration periods.
Well, the boys are back together once again for another thought-provoking and informative episode of Excuse My Medic (EM2). This episode features Henry Lewis, Executive Director of the South Carolina EMS Association. Henry was an excellent guest and one who brings a wealth of knowledge and information to this session.
Tune in to hear how Mr. Lewis and his team of EMS Professionals are working with South Carolina officials and state representatives addressing key matters in sustaining and I might add, growing SC's EMS system. This episode is surely worth a listen if you are an EMS leader.
Part II of our second episode looking at the recently released CMS Ground Ambulance Data Collection System findings takes a look at Medicare Fee-for-Service claim trends. There’s the dip for the COVID-19 PHE and a move over time to Medicare Advantage patients, and more. You’ll also learn what the number one ICD-10-CM diagnosis code is for billing to Medicare. We’ll bet you can’t wait to download and listen, right?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released two reports resulting from the first-round of data collected from the Ground Ambulance Data Collection System project. Welcome to Part I of a two-part podcast series where we’ll first take a look at the ambulance organization entrance and exit data. Get ready to “Geek Out” on some interesting statistics when Chuck Humphrey shares the parts that jumped off the page in review. Thanks for downloading this episode of the QMC EMS Board & Collar podcast!
A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court has trickled down to affect ambulance services. In this episode of the QMC EMS Board and Collar Podcast, QMC retiree Chuck Humphrey details changes in how HIPAA protected personal health information can be shared with law enforcement investigations. It’s a timely look at important revisions to the HIPAA statutes in yet, this 196th episode of the QMC EMS|Board & Collar.
National EMS Week has rolled around once again for the 50th time (yes, it's been 50 years - WOW), and the guys have a great show featuring John Moon, one of the original Freedom House paramedics.
If you haven't heard John speak, you're in for a treat. John is a true ambassador for our industry and is an well worth the listen to hear his insight and thoughts on the early years of EMS. Join Ed, Gary, and Chuck as they welcome John and celebrate EMS Week 2024. It's a great EM2 episode!
Here we go again...Chuck, Ed, and Gary are back at it for another episode and a new year. Not sure why this lovely lady wants to do another session with us, but we've got Heather Harris, Executive Director of the Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania joining us a guest host. How did we coerce her to do another show with us? Wow!
Join us as we dive into a few topics worth listening to including, Yoga for First Responders discussion (yes, that was YOGA for First Responders!), Medicaid rate hike, tributes and more.
Check out this episode and hey, be safe out there!
Join, Chuck, Ed and Gary for another resounding edition of Excuse My Medic. As per previous years, this is our Holiday edition but not without lots of talk on Ambulance Inflation, No Surprises and much more banter. Join us as Chuck tries to baffle us with his Word of the Day and take a moment to reflect with the team as they celebrate yet, another year of EM2.
Welcome to the November 2023 edition of Excuse My Medic (EM2). Amidst the opening banter, the team takes a serious look at the new Veterans Administration Rule that would harm our Veterans and the ambulance services they may require. The EM2 Team takes a closer look with guests, Heather Sharar, Executive Director of the Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania and US Marine Corps Veteran, Adam Patterson.
Tune in and join Chuck, Gary, and Ed for a great session that will enlighten and keep you informed. As always, with any EM2, we hope to provide food for thought and bring a few smiles along the way as well. Go ahead, take this one in, you'll be glad you did.
Good news for 2024 on the Medicare front! This episode focuses on the extension of the “add-on” payments and we break down the new Ambulance Inflation Factor, as well. More money coming!
Featuring Chuck Humphrey
What a disappointing fail! ET3 is terminal and dying. The demonstration program ends at 23:59 hours n December 31st. Listen in while Chuck expresses his displeasure with the loss of what was thought to be the promise of tomorrow’s reimbursement model!
Presented by: Chuck Humphrey
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