QMC EMS | Board & Collar

Welcome to an abbreviated edition of EM2.  With National EMS Week approaching May 15-21, 2022, Chuck and Gary wanted to take a moment and give thanks to those of you who serve and relate our deep appreciation for the work you do 52 weeks a year - not just this nationally-recognized week.  Download this episode and take a listen as Chuck and Gary deep-dive with much gratitude toward this most worthy profession. Your Hosts:  Chuck Humphrey and Gary Harvat

Welcome to QMC's 10Q30 EMS Leadership profile.  This month, we are featuring Topton Community Ambulance from Topton, Pennsylvania.  Joining us is Chief of EMS, Mike Richards.  Chief Richards provided much insight into his organization and how it manages and responds to many of today's issues that affect EMS across our nation.  Jump in on this one and take a listen to Mike's thought-provoking responses to our questions.  It's a 10Q that is worthy of your listen, trust us. Your Host:  Gary Harvat, QMC's Vice President of Client Success

The team is back at it once again as we embark on a new edition of Excuse My Medic (EM2) for 2022.  The old guys are ready to go and bring you a great program filled with great information as well as some fun and light-hearted moments.  This episode includes Chuck, Ed and Gary engaging in some offbeat verbiage from the 60s and 70s along with news, information and of course, the treasured EMS Word of the Day.  Also, in this episode we have a guest joining us...I know, who would really want to join these old-timers, right?  Nonetheless, we've got Martha Peribonio, Executive Director,  from the National Association of Mobile Integrated Healthcare Providers,  joining the session.  Martha will discuss her organization and her role with along with how her organization is promoting MIH in the EMS industry.  You'll enjoy what Martha conveys during this session and learn much about her organization's mission.   Join us as the guys from EMS past go off on a few tangents and have some fun along the way. Your Hosts:  Chuck Humphrey, Ed Marasco and Gary Harvat

  How long has it been since you’re reviewed your EMS agency’s HIPAA Business Associate Agreements?  Do you even know what a BAA is?  It’s time to blow off the dust on this important compliance subject.  Join our dusty old guy, Chuck Humphrey, in a discussion on the topic.  Bring along some Kleenex because you’re gonna sneeze!!    

  The Medicare ground ambulance Prior Authorization process for Repetitive Scheduled Non-Emergency Ambulance Transports (RSNATs) is expanding to all states in the U.S.  But there is a bit of confusion regarding the required Physicians Certification Statement (PCS) and the Prior Authorization period that we’ll attempt to clear up in this edition of the EMS Board and Collar Podcast.  QMC Compliance Team members Rebecca Illig and Chuck Humphrey share their thoughts on the subject.    

  Everyone is so tense today.  The social climate we live in be it the pandemic, inflation, politics…you name it….it get’s to us and causes us to have some very critical conversations.  In this episode, we take a look at some practical ways that we all can manage those inevitable critical conversations.  Presenter:  Chuck Humphrey    

  The expansion of the Medicare Fee-for-Service Prior Authorization for Repetitive Scheduled Non-Emergency Ambulance Transports (RSNATs) is happening right now!  Ambulance services in some expansion states are already experiencing the effects of this program.  In this podcast episode we explore where the expansion has already happened, where will it happen next and most importantly we provide insight into how your ambulance service can prepare for what’s coming next!  Presenter:  Chuck Humphrey    

Their importance is under-rated and they are needed in every profession of today's workforce.  Mentors serve as the key learning element for every job whether it's EMS, a beauty shop, welder's supply or car dealer.  Professional life without mentors would bring America's business world to a screeching halt.  Today, we explore the importance of mentors in emergency medical services and the key role they play in giving new personnel the tools they need to perform their role in the most trying of circumstances.  Take a read and remember to always thank and dance with who brought ya'.

Welcome to the the Holiday edition of Excuse My Medic (EM2).  We blanket a few key topics today including an update on the No Surprises Act hot off the presses, additional information on managing Repetitive Scheduled Non-Emergent Transports and more.  Along the way we share a few laughs and pay tribute to all those working this Holiday Season. Join in for some informative conversation and some fun ribbing that you will be sure to enjoy.  Happy Holidays from the EM2 team.     Your Hosts:  Chuck Humphrey, Ed Marasco and Gary Harvat

  Join Chuck, Gary and Ed as we speak with Craig Partee, the 2021 Association of Air Medical Services Patient of the Year,  along with Nina D. from Mercy Flight Central in New York.  Join us as we discuss the fateful day when Craig had a barn roof collapse on top of him pinning him under wood, metal and debris for an extended period of time.  Craig and Nina will take you through the harrowing moments that followed and how Craig survived and recovered from the injuries he sustained in June of 2020.  Hear how Craig has now devoted his "hobby" of NASCAR racing and much of his life to making sure people across the country understand the importance of emergency medical services (EMS) in their respective communities. It's an episode you won't want to miss.   Presenter:  Chuck Humphrey, Gary Harvat, Ed Marasco    

  We visit with the Leadership Team from Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance Association in Wolcott, CT.  Join us as we pose ten questions to them regarding their organization on topics that affect EMS across our nation.  Take a listen about their dedicated team, their community and their commitment to always providing top-notch emergency medical care over their decades of service.Join Gary and Chuck along with the Wolcott team of Chief Bill Barratt and Deputy Chiefs Peter Kaminsky and Andrew Albert as they respond to our 10 questions in 30 minutes (10Q30).  A great session with comments from leaders of a very proud and innovative organization.  Join us!  Presenters:  Gary Harvat, Chuck Humphrey    

  Take a quick, and somewhat light-hearted, look back with Gary as he recalls EMS life at a much different time.  Today's changing technology, advanced medical improvements and innovations in pre-hospital care have him remembering when resources were few. Overall, his look back leaves him with a better understanding as to why his back hurts today.  Presenter:  Gary Harvat    

  Join Ed, Chuck and Gary with Ed doing the heavy-lifting on this update to the Surprise Billing Legislation. It's a very fluid situation that everyone in the ground and air EMS business needs to pay strict attention.  Tune in as we provide an overview and take questions from our audience.  Hear it, absorb it and folks, fair warning here...be ready for it.  This is an hour of your time well spent.  Download and be updated now.  Presenter:  Ed Marasco, Gary Harvat, Chuck Humphrey    

Welcome to the November 2021 edition of Excuse My Medic (EM2).  We cover a few key items in our broadcast this day including short segments on Surprise Billing legislation, Repetitive Scheduled Non Emergency Ambulance Transports and more.  Tune in as we look back as to why the collective backs of these three old guys hurt as they do from our days in the street and join in as we pay tribute to medical advances and of course, our Veterans.  It's a great show.  Stop by and enjoy.     Your Hosts:  Chuck Humphrey, Ed Marasco and Gary Harvat

  One person not properly vetted before hiring cost a whopping $371,000 in paybacks, recently, for a hospital system.  Could your ambulance service be paying back big dollars, next?  We sure hope not.  Learn more about this in this episode of the QMC EMS Board and Collar podcast.  Presenter:  Chuck Humphrey