QMC EMS | Board & Collar

  Do you know your ambulance claims and ice cream share descriptions?  Do your claims need a bath when they are dirty to make them clean?  Download this episode to learn more about rejections and denials!  We're glad you're here  Written and Presented by:  Chuck Humphrey         

    Now more than ever, managing your organization's Accounts Receivables has never been more important.  It takes a constant and watchful eye and is so incredibly important in this COVID world we live today.  Many EMS organizations across the country are suffering terribly from declining call-volume, low funding and even more challenging reimbursement patterns.  Join Brigit Battaglia, Director of QMC's Process Design and Optimization as she provides some helpful facts and tips about this important subject matter.  It's like herding cats in the dark but you can do it.  Written and Presented by:  Brigit Battaglia        

Welcome to the August 2020 edition of Excuse My Medic (EM2). Well, this is an episode you shouldn't miss.  The EM2 Team takes a closer look at new HHS funding opportunities available under Phase 2 of the CARES Act as well as other key information Along with some great information on funding, we also have a great time with Positive EMS stories as well as the EMS Word of the Day and offbeat news from the world of emergency medical services.  Join us for great information and some belly laughs as well.  We have to keep laughing folks and EM2 is your prescription.  Have at it and thanks for joining us on this episode.     Your Hosts:  Chuck Humphrey, Ed Marasco and Gary Harvat

    We explore HHS COVID-19 Funding Phase 2.  While the components and regulations are a bit complex, we sort through it all and provide a sound understanding to help you determine if your organization is eligible to apply for the next level of COVID-19 funding.  While I think they like to keep us guessing and in the dark, we have it figured out in this Board & Collar episode.    Presented by:  Chuck Humphrey and Gary Harvat          

    We continue to explore the issue of surprise medical billing affecting the nation's EMS industry.  Lots of news, lots of discussion, coupled with confusion and some frustration along the way.  Join QMC's Vice President of Business Development, Ed Marasco as he sorts through the clutter and explains this complicated subject matter.  Written by:  Ed MarascoPresented by: Ed Marasco          

Welcome to QMC's 10Q30 EMS Profile.  This month, we are featuring the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network Ambulance Service from Boston, Massachusetts. Sean Kukauskus, Ambulance Director for Spaulding joins us to answer 10 critical questions affecting EMS organizations nationally. Hear Sean's well-thought responses and how he is leading his great team.   Among items discussed are how Sean and his team are working through the COVID-19 world and keeping his everyone safe and highly functional.  Tune into this very informative 10Q as we know you will find the information and Sean's answers to our questions quite informative and thought-provoking.         Your Host:  Gary Harvat        

    In this episode we continue our discussion pertaining to Section 7 of the CMS Cost Data Reporting Instrument with a discussion about Section 7.1 and the reporting of costs associated with Paid Staff within your organization.  It’s a dollars and cents discussion of hourly wages, salaries and benefits, including the number of hours worked by individuals for the annual reporting period and with a few cautions to add along the way.  We go deeper into the Section 7 jungle and we’re glad that you’re joining on this Cost Data Collection safari!  Written by:  C. HumphreyPresented by: C. Humphrey          

Welcome to the June 2020 edition of Excuse My Medic (EM2).  Today's EM2 provides an insightful recap of where we we are as we hopefully, head out of this pandemic (God Willing).  What kind of destruction is now in our rear view mirror which we are forced to recover from for months, if not years to come.  The EM2 Team takes a closer look.   It's also a time to laugh.  It's a pretty serious world out there right now and we've taken a few moments that will provide a bit of a respite and bring a brighter spot to your day.  These guys got each other going pretty good during this episode so be sure to take part and enjoy. Laugh along with us as we verbally loft a few jabs at  each other with the EMS Word of the Day and some outright zany/bizarre EMS stories from around the country.      So, come along with the ole guys and enjoy this edition of EM2. Hey, stay safe out there! Your Hosts:  Chuck Humphrey, Ed Marasco and Gary Harvat

Join QMC's Panel of Experts as we look at the different funding sources currently available to EMS organizations in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic.  It's confusing and at times, frustrating but if you know the ropes, the funding can benefit and assist your organization during these challenging times.   Presented by:  Chuck Humphrey, Ed Marasco, Celeste Plunkett and Gary Harvat        

Join us as we answer your plaguing (sorry, shouldn't use plaguing) questions about funding and more. It's ninety minutes of every COVID-19 funding question you ever wondered about but never had the chance to ask.  We assembled a great panel of EMS professionals and hopefully, we can give you answers that will both satisfy your palate and sooth your nerves.  Join the guys from Excuse My Medic along with Compliance and Billing experts as we answer your questions.  Inquiring minds want to know and this show brings answers to those inquiries.   Presented by:  Ed MarascoWritten by:  Ed MarascoModerated by:  Gary HarvatFeaturing:  Mary Craig and Monica DePaul        

Welcome to the April 2020 edition of Excuse My Medic (EM2).  On today's show, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, we examine all things that are keeping us up at night including how will funding help keep the EMS industry alive and how things have changed for emergency medical services within the past 30 days.  New funding, less signatures, more risk.  Almost like lions, tigers and bears from an old movie script.  We also have some lighter moments in our show including uplifting stories, the EMS Word of the Day and news from the EMS offbeat.  Join Chuck, Ed and Gary as they help you navigate the COVID-19 waters and also provide you with a laugh or two before it's all done. So, come along with the ole guys and enjoy this edition of EM2. Stay safe out there!  Your Hosts:  Chuck Humphrey, Ed Marasco and Gary Harvat        

So, are you on information overload with all the new regulations and requirements?  We are.  CMS has new information almost coming out daily.  Trying to both understand the plethora of information while trying to remain safe, keep your teams safe and ensure the future financial viability of your organization is a daunting task.   This EMS|Board & Collar presentation helps to simplify the recent changes invoked by CMS relating to the FAA Re-Authorization Act as well as CMS and COVID-19.  The Board & Collar Team clarify many key issues that we are confronted with currently.  Be sure to join QMC's Ed Marasco and Chuck Humphrey as they examine these changes and answer questions which you are probably having right now.  Take a listen and and as always, be safe out there.   Presented by:  Ed MarascoWritten by:  Ed MarascoModerated by:  Gary Harvat          

  It’s required three Podcasts to dig into Section 7 of the CMS Cost Data Collection Tool covering Staffing and Labor Costs.  In this episode, we dig into Sections 7.2 and 7.3.  Our discussion of Section 7.2 will walk through how to report direct-paid Medical Director labor costs together with reporting your paid Administration and Facilities people.  Afterward, we’ll round out this talk by discussion how to report Volunteer labor costs when we cover Section 7.3.    Written by:  C. HumphreyPresented by: C. Humphrey        

We live in a new world today.  COVID-19 is changing our way of life today and it will tomorrow as well.  Many of those both on the front lines and those who are at home protecting themselves and their families are living differently today than they were just a few weeks ago.   Please join QMC's Ed Marasco as he looks at COVID-19 and its impact as well as ways you work to avoid being one of those afflicted regardless of the role you are performing today.  On this edition of the QMC EMS | Board & Collar, we take a serious look beyond the response.  Stay safe everyone. Presented by:  Ed MarascoWritten by:  Ed Marasco          

EMS Leadership is challenged with many issues these days.  Reimbursement, succession planning, COVID-19 and infectious diseases and of course, the big one...managing employees.  Many EMS organizations are small in number and it is not uncommon for strong bonds of friendship to form between those in charge and those who work as a line medic.  So, how do you handle when it comes time to correct a past partner of 7 years and correct a work pattern that is not consistent with organizational policy?  Well, it's time for a difficult conversation about a specific uncomfortable topic.  It may seem easier to turn your head and look the other way but in your heart, you know that's not in the best interest of the organization - not to mention your professional status either.  On this edition of the QMC EMS|Board & Collar we explore having those difficult conversations with employees and how to go about making the conversation have impact without pushing a great employee who just needs some tweaking out the ole door.  Join Sean Kukauskus, Ambulance Director from Spaulding Rehabilitation Network in Boston, Massachusetts as he provides some insight on this very uncomfortable topic.   Presented by:  S. KakauskusWritten by:  S. KakauskusModerated by:  G. Harvat