Government Affairs Archives - American Ambulance Association https://ambulance.org/category/government-affairs/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:45:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ambulance.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-newaaalogosquare-32x32.png Government Affairs Archives - American Ambulance Association https://ambulance.org/category/government-affairs/ 32 32 132285478 EMS Testifies at House Ways & Means Field Hearing https://ambulance.org/2024/03/18/wms-testimony-gmr-zav/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:03:03 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=420095

Yesterday was a proud day for EMS! Thank you to Matt Zavadsky and Medstar Mobile Healthcare for developing this highlights clip from the recent House Ways & Means field hearing […]

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]]> 420095 CMS Statement on Continued Action to Respond to the Cyberattack on Change Healthcare https://ambulance.org/2024/03/11/cms-change-hack/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:46:36 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=419634

From the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on March 9 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is continuing to monitor and assess the impact that the cyberattack […]

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]]> 419634 EMS.gov | HHS Announces New Performance Goals to Enhance Cybersecurity https://ambulance.org/2024/02/19/ems-gov-hhs-announces-new-performance-goals-to-enhance-cybersecurity/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 17:05:52 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=418440

HHS Announces New Cybersecurity Performance Goals to Enhance Cybersecurity The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), announced on January […]

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]]> 418440 AAA President Strozyk to Testify Before Congressional Committee https://ambulance.org/2024/02/13/aaa-president-strozyk-to-testify-before-congressional-committee/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:10:43 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=418215

AAA President Randy Strozyk will testify tomorrow, February 14, at 10:00 am (eastern) before the Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. The […]

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]]> 418215 OHSA Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) Emergency Response Standard https://ambulance.org/2024/02/08/ohsa-notice-of-proposed-rule-making-nprm-emergency-response-standard/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:27:03 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=418127

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]]> 418127 Recent Announcements and New Resources on EMS.gov https://ambulance.org/2024/01/24/recent-announcements-and-new-resources-on-ems-gov/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:13:02 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=417695 From EMS.gov on January 24, 2024 Recent Announcements TODAY: Rural Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Training Grant Pre-Application Webinar The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is hosting a webinar […]

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]]> 417695 CMS Finalizes Rule to Expand Access to Health Information and Improve the Prior Auth Process https://ambulance.org/2024/01/17/cms-finalizes-rule-to-expand-access-to-health-information-and-improve-the-prior-auth-process/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:55:46 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=417531 From CMS.gov Final rule modernizes the health care system and reduces patient and provider burden by streamlining the prior authorization process  As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing commitment to […]

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]]> 417531 EMS.gov | National Engagement Open Now for NERIS Draft Data Framework https://ambulance.org/2024/01/15/ems-gov-national-engagement-open-now-for-neris-draft-data-framework/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:48:25 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=417503

The US Fire Administration (USFA) and Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) have announced the commencement of a national engagement period for the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) Draft Data Framework. This period will end on January […]

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]]> 417503 RFP | State EMS Policy Whitepaper & Strategic Consulting https://ambulance.org/2024/01/04/rfp-state-whitepapers/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:09:32 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=417210

Request for Proposal State EMS Policy Whitepaper Development & Strategic Consulting Services Overview and Objectives The American Ambulance Association (AAA) seeks proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide strategic services […]

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]]> 417210 EMS.gov | Leveraging DOT Grant Funds for EMS Crash Response Improvement https://ambulance.org/2024/01/03/ems-gov-leveraging-dot-grant-funds-for-ems-crash-response-improvement/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:12:15 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=417002

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]]> 417002 VA Issues Notice on Delay of Special Modes of Transportation Final Rule https://ambulance.org/2023/12/29/va-delay/ Fri, 29 Dec 2023 14:09:14 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=416802

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]]> 416802 GAO | Roll Out of IDR Process for Out-of-Network Claims Has Been Challenging https://ambulance.org/2023/12/21/gao-roll-out-of-idr-process-for-out-of-network-claims-has-been-challenging/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:22:58 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=416712

Private Health Insurance: Roll out of Independent Dispute Resolution Process for Out-Of-Network Claims Has Been Challenging GAO-24-106335Published: Dec 12, 2023. Publicly Released: Dec 12, 2023.       Jump To […]

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]]> 416712 2023 Year-End Government Affairs Update https://ambulance.org/2023/12/21/2023-year-end-government-affairs-update/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:12:48 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=416692 This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join!

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]]> 416692 NHTSA Request for Information: Emergency Medical Services Education Agenda 2050 https://ambulance.org/2023/12/20/nhtsa-request-for-information-emergency-medical-services-education-agenda-2050/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:50:59 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=416689

From Regulations.Gov NHTSA published a request for information on October 13, 2023, seeking comments from all sources (public, private, government, academic, professional, public interest groups, and other interested parties) on […]

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]]> 416689 GAPBAC | Materials from Oct 31, Nov 1 meeting posted https://ambulance.org/2023/12/10/gapbac-follow-up-from-committee-meeting-2-2/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 01:58:05 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=416504

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]]> 416504 AAA Releases 2024 Medicare Rate Calculator https://ambulance.org/2023/12/05/2024-medicare-rate-calculator/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:08:52 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=416401

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]]> 416401 National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) Public Meeting on November 30, 2023 https://ambulance.org/2023/11/27/national-biodefense-science-board-nbsb-public-meeting-on-november-30-2023/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:31:24 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=416280

The next public meeting of the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) will be held virtually on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. ET.  Advanced registration is required.  To register […]

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]]> 416280 EMS.gov | Input Requested: EMS Education Agenda 2050 https://ambulance.org/2023/11/27/ems-gov-input-requested-ems-education-agenda-2050/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:06:35 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=416264

Input Requested: EMS Education Agenda 2050 NHTSA plans community-lead revision of 1996 Education Agenda, tackling education to clinicians The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comment regarding the upcoming revision […]

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]]> 416264 VA Final Rule Delayed One Year https://ambulance.org/2023/11/22/416245/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:29:57 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=416245

Hot off the press! The Department of Veteran’s Affairs has announced a one year delay of the VA Final Rule. This delay pushes implementation of the final rule to February […]

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]]> 416245 Register Now: FICEMS Meeting on December 6 https://ambulance.org/2023/11/21/register-now-ficems-meeting-on-december-6/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:23:23 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=416168

Federal Interagency Committee on EMS to Hold Virtual Meeting on December 6  Advanced public comment period open until Wednesday, November 29 The Federal Interagency Committee on EMS (FICEMS) was established […]

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]]> 416168 Prodigy Interview: Shawn Baird on GAPBAC https://ambulance.org/2023/11/16/prodigy-interview-shawn-baird-on-gapbac/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:38:35 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=416066

Recorded November 2023 Outside the US Capitol during 2023 Stars of Life, Prodigy’s Rob Lawrence caught up with American Ambulance Association Immediate Past President Shawn Baird. Shawn shared next steps […]

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]]> 416066 Gluesenkamp Perez and Finstad Introduce EMS Workforce Shortage Bill https://ambulance.org/2023/11/16/gluesenkamp-perez-and-finstad-introduce-ems-workforce-shortage-bill/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:57:14 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=416047

Yesterday, November 15, Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) and Congressman Brad Finstad (R-MN) introduced the Preserve Access to Rapid Ambulance Emergency Medical Treatment (PARA-EMT) Act (H.R. 6433). H.R. 6433 is […]

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]]> 416047 CMS Finalized CY 2024 Ambulance Fee Schedule Add-Ons and Adopts Helpful Modifications to Ground Ambulance Data Collection System https://ambulance.org/2023/11/15/cms-finalized-cy-2024-ambulance-fee-schedule-add-ons-and-adopts-helpful-modifications-to-ground-ambulance-data-collection-system/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 02:14:46 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=416029

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]]> 416029 Welch, Sanders, & Balint Introduce Treatment in Place Bill https://ambulance.org/2023/11/10/welch-sanders-and-introduce-treatment-in-place-bill/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:11:22 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=415995

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]]> 415995 Crash Responder Safety Week, November 13–17, 2023 https://ambulance.org/2023/11/10/crash-responder-safety-week-november-13-17-2023/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:04:07 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=415979

Take Part in Crash Responder Safety Week, November 13–17, 2023 Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) takes place November 13 –17, 2023. Emergency medical services (EMS) and other emergency responders provide care […]

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]]> 415979 2023 AAA Legislative Awards https://ambulance.org/2023/10/31/2019-aaa-legislative-awards-2/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:22:43 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=415745 The American Ambulance Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 AAA Legislative Awards. Each Member of Congress is being recognized for their strong advocacy for emergency medical services […]

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]]> 415745 Clarification: Applicability of NSA to Ground Ambulance Services https://ambulance.org/2023/10/27/nsa/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 22:12:21 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=415786

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]]> 415786 FICEMS DEIA Statement Now Available https://ambulance.org/2023/10/17/ficems-deia-statement-now-available/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:14:39 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=415629

Highlighting Key Commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility With this reinforced dedication, FICEMS can better achieve and enhance the EMS mission for all persons. FICEMS’ newly released Diversity, Equity, […]

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]]> 415629 GAPBAC | Registration Open for Oct 31, Nov 1 Meetings https://ambulance.org/2023/09/27/gapbac-registration-open-for-oct-31-nov-1-meetings/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:14:48 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=413960

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]]> 413960 Prehospital Blood Transfusion Initiative https://ambulance.org/2023/09/18/prehospital-blood-transfusion-initiative/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:01:58 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=413624

Press Release from the Prehospital Blood Transfusion Initiative Coalition PREHOSPITAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION INITIATIVE COALITION BEING FORMED Contact: Bill Skillman bskillman@veli.co 781 315 7537 In cities, towns and rural communities across […]

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]]> 413624 GAPBAC | AAA Comment Letter on Final Recommendations https://ambulance.org/2023/09/13/gapbac-aaa-comment-letter/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:46:33 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=411533

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]]> 411533 VA Final Rule on Ambulance Services Update https://ambulance.org/2023/09/01/va-final-rule/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:29:55 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=411096

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]]> 411096 PBS NewsHour | The No Surprises Act left out ground ambulances. Here’s what’s happening now https://ambulance.org/2023/08/24/pbs-newshour-the-no-surprises-act-left-out-ground-ambulances-heres-whats-happening-now/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:19:58 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=410811

Thank you to American Ambulance Association Secretary @WayneJurecki for standing up for patients and #EMS providers. @NewsHour #SupportEMS #GAPBAC #AlwaysOpen #NotJustaRide https://t.co/L982QAYr3X @EMS1 @jemsconnect @UKROBL1 @AIMHI_MIH @EMSWorldOFCL — AmericanAmbulanceAsc (@amerambassoc) […]

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]]> 410811 GAPBAC | Follow Up from Committee Meeting #2 https://ambulance.org/2023/08/22/gapbac-follow-up-from-committee-meeting-2/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:24:08 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=410720

Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing (GAPB) Advisory Committee Public Meeting #2 (August 16, 2023) The Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing (GAPB) Advisory Committee Second Public Meeting was held on August […]

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]]> 410720 GAPBAC | Second Meeting August 16 https://ambulance.org/2023/08/02/gapbac-second-meeting/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:01:06 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=409946

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]]> 409946 NEMSAC | Meeting August 9-10 https://ambulance.org/2023/07/24/nemsac-meeting-august-9-10/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:56:18 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=409832

  Register Now: National EMS Advisory Council Meeting August 9-10 The National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) will host a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 1:00 pm ET, […]

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]]> 409832 Perez and Finstad Push Medic to Paramedic Provision https://ambulance.org/2023/07/20/perez-and-finstad-push-medic-to-paramedic-provision/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:15:44 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=409767

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]]> 409767 AAA Encourages CMS to Consider Revised Innovation Model for Treatment in Place https://ambulance.org/2023/07/20/aaa-encourages-cms-to-consider-revised-innovation-model-for-treatment-in-place/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:04:49 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=409765

Washington, DC— While the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has decided to end the Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3) Model two years early on December 31, 2023, […]

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]]> 409765 CMS Releases Advance Copy of CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule https://ambulance.org/2023/07/20/pfs-cy2024/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:27:09 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=409752

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]]> 409752 7/27 CMS Ambulance Open Door Forum https://ambulance.org/2023/07/19/7-27-cms-ambulance-open-door-forum/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:32:57 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=409729

From CMS on July 19, 2023 The next CMS Ambulance Open Door Forum scheduled for: Date:  Thursday, July 27, 2023 Start Time:  2:00pm-3:00pm PM Eastern Time (ET); Please dial-in at […]

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]]> 409729 SCOTUS Decision Changes Religious Accommodation Standard https://ambulance.org/2023/07/06/scotus-decision-changes-religious-accommodation-standard/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:20:10 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=409266

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]]> 409266 EEOC Weighs in on SCOTUS Decision On Affirmative Action Programs in Education https://ambulance.org/2023/07/05/eeoc-weighs-in-on-scotus-decision-on-affirmative-action-programs-in-education/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:56:03 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=409242

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]]> 409242 A Message from AAA President Randy Strozyk https://ambulance.org/2023/05/31/a-message-from-aaa-president-randy-strozyk/ Wed, 31 May 2023 12:21:50 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=405410

Hear from American Ambulance Association President Randy Strozyk about the latest EMS advocacy initiatives as well as our Annual Conference & Trade Show! Contact Congress ►https://www.votervoice.net/Ambulance/… Annual Conference & Trade […]

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]]> 405410 NCSL EMS Legislative Database https://ambulance.org/2023/05/24/ncsl-ems-legislative-database/ Wed, 24 May 2023 12:35:35 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=404655

National Database of EMS Legislation Now Available Up-to-date, real-time information about state-enacted EMS legislation at NCSL.org The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) have worked […]

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]]> 404655 Preserving Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023 https://ambulance.org/2023/05/18/preserving-access-to-ground-ambulance-medical-services-act-of-2023/ Thu, 18 May 2023 18:43:38 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=404194

Earlier today, Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Susan Collins (R-ME), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) introduced the Preserving Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2023. […]

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]]> 404194 CMS | Updates to Coverage for COVID-19 Tests https://ambulance.org/2023/05/01/cms-updates-to-coverage-for-covid-19-tests/ Mon, 01 May 2023 12:34:32 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=402173

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency is to end on May 11, 2023. The ending of the Public Health Emergency may impact an individual’s coverage of COVID-19 tests. We encourage you […]

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]]> 402173 OIG Announces Modernization of Compliance Program Guidance Documents https://ambulance.org/2023/04/28/oig-announces-modernization-of-compliance-program-guidance-documents/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:46:16 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=402124

By Brian S. Werfel, Esq. On April 25, 2023, the HHS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) posted a notice in the Federal Register that it would be updating its […]

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]]> 402124 GAPBAC | First Meeting May 2 & 3 https://ambulance.org/2023/04/28/gapbac-first-meeting/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:21:11 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=402114

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]]> 402114 CMS Opens Registration for First GAPBAC Meetings https://ambulance.org/2023/04/14/gabpbac-may/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:02:24 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=400805

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]]> 400805 CMS Releases New Guidance on Implementation of the NSA and Payment Delays https://ambulance.org/2023/03/30/cms-nsa-idr/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:46:02 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=399191

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]]> 399191 AAA Comments on Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) https://ambulance.org/2023/03/29/aaa-pahpa/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:23:12 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=398241

March 28, 2023 Dear Chair Sanders, Ranking Member Cassidy, Senator Casey, and Senate Romney, I am writing on behalf of the American Ambulance Association (AAA) to provide comments on policies […]

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]]> 398241 NEMSAC | Private and Fire-based EMS: Join the National EMS Advisory Council https://ambulance.org/2023/03/27/nemsac/ Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:27:02 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=397992

Private and Fire-based EMS: Join the National EMS Advisory Council Applications for two-year term are due April 13, 2023 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking applications for […]

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]]> 397992 AAA Provides Comments to the Senate HELP Committee Related to Workforce Shortage https://ambulance.org/2023/03/20/aaa-provides-comments-to-the-help-committee-related-to-workforce-shortage/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:39:32 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=396861

The American Ambulance Association has submitted comments to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) in response to their request for input on crafting legislation to address […]

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]]> 396861 Summary: CMS Ambulance Open Door Forum https://ambulance.org/2023/03/20/odfsum/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:58:56 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=396865

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]]> 396865 EMS.Gov | NOFO 2023 Rural EMS Training Grant Program https://ambulance.org/2023/03/20/rural-nofo/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:53:03 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=396862

Notice Of Funding Opportunity for 2023 Rural EMS Training Grant Program Applications due May 1, 2023 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department […]

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]]> 396862 Wenstrup, Sewell, Carter & Tonko Introduce Medicare Ambulance Bill https://ambulance.org/2023/03/17/wenstrup-sewell-carter-tonko-introduce-medicare-ambulance-bill/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:30:58 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=396737

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]]> 396737 HHS OCR Settlement in FL to Improve Access to Care for Communities of Color https://ambulance.org/2023/03/10/hhs-ocr-fl/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:47:32 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=395507

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]]> 395507 3/16 | CMS Ambulance Open Door Forum https://ambulance.org/2023/03/08/3-16-cms-ambulance-open-door-forum/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:56:35 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=395365

The next CMS Ambulance Open Door Forum scheduled for: Thursday, March 16, 2023 2:00pm-3:00pm PM Eastern Time (ET); This call will be Conference Call Only. To participate by phone: Dial: […]

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]]> 395365 CMS Releases New Guidance on Ending of the COVID-19 PHE https://ambulance.org/2023/02/24/phe-ends/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 20:48:00 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=394553

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]]> 394553 Senators Raise EMS Workforce Shortage During Hearing https://ambulance.org/2023/02/21/senate-help/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:26:14 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=394231

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]]> 394231 Department of Veterans Affairs Issues Final Rule on Reimbursement for Ambulance Services and Other Special Modes of Transportation https://ambulance.org/2023/02/17/department-of-veterans-affairs-issues-final-rule-on-reimbursement-for-ambulance-services-and-other-special-modes-of-transportation/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:25:12 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=394073

On February 16, 2023, the Department of Veterans published in the Federal Register the final rule to revise the payment methodology for beneficiary travel by ambulance and other so-called “special […]

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]]> 394073 CMS Innovation Center Releases Additional Model Data https://ambulance.org/2023/02/01/cms-innovation-center-releases-additional-model-data/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 18:52:41 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=392912

CMS is pleased to announce the availability of Research Identifiable Files (RIFs) and Public Use Files (PUFs) for two CMS Innovation Center models. CMMI Model Data Sharing (CMDS) Model Participation […]

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]]> 392912 OMB PHE Update | May 11 https://ambulance.org/2023/01/31/omb-phe-update-may-11/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 19:50:07 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=392749

January 30, 2023 (House Rules) STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY H.R. 382 – A bill to terminate the public health emergency declared with respect to COVID-19 (Rep. Guthrie, R-KY, and 19 cosponsors) […]

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]]> 392749 NACRHHS | Access to EMS in Rural Communities Policy Brief https://ambulance.org/2023/01/27/nacrhhs-access-to-ems-in-rural-communities-policy-brief/ Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:51:53 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=387499

Access to Emergency Medical Services in Rural Communities: Policy Brief and Recommendations to the Secretary Provides an overview of issues related to the provision of emergency medical services (EMS) in […]

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]]> 387499 CMS Webinar on Addressing Healthcare Inequities https://ambulance.org/2023/01/18/cms-webinar-on-addressing-healthcare-inequities/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 13:25:26 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=386777

From: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Date: January 18, 2023 at 8:01:13 AM EST Measure Development Education & Outreach Series Announcement 2023 CMS MMS Public Webinars From Data to Action: How […]

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]]> 386777 GAPBAC Meeting Postponed https://ambulance.org/2023/01/12/gapbac-meeting-postponed/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 14:08:39 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=386178

The first meeting (virtual) of the Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing Advisory Committee scheduled for January 17 and 18 has been postponed. According to CMS, the meeting is being postponed […]

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]]> 386178 Revised CY 2023 Ambulance Fee Schedule Public Use Files https://ambulance.org/2023/01/10/cms-23-puf/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 06:29:42 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=385935 This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join!

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]]> 385935 Ambulance Medicare Add-Ons Extended to 2024 https://ambulance.org/2022/12/20/omnibus2023/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:31:20 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=384815

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]]> 384815 Letter to VA Reimbursement of Ambulance Services https://ambulance.org/2022/12/14/letter-to-va-reimbursement-of-ambulance-services/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:16:14 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=384152

The AAA has sent a letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough asking him to delay the implementation of a final rule that would allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) […]

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]]> 384152 AAA President Baird Named to Balance Billing Advisory Committee https://ambulance.org/2022/12/09/gapbac-baird/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 18:26:53 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=383940

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today appointed American Ambulance Association President Shawn Baird to the Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing Advisory Committee (GAPBAC), established by the Congress […]

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]]> 383940 CMS Publishes New EMTALA Training Materials https://ambulance.org/2022/12/09/cms-publishes-new-emtala-training-materials/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:13:04 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=383927 This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join!

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]]> 383927 EMS Coalition PAYGO Letter to Congressional Leadership https://ambulance.org/2022/12/05/ems-coalition-paygo-letter-sent-to-congressional-leadership/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:22:30 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=383549

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]]> 383549 CMS Announces Providers Selected for Year 3 & 4 Cost Data Collection https://ambulance.org/2022/11/16/cc-year34/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:48:52 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=380280 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Announces Year 3 and Year 4 Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System Selected Providers and Suppliers The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has […]

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]]> 380280 CMS | CY 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule https://ambulance.org/2022/11/01/2023pfs/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:27:43 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=379889

From CMS on November 1, 2022 Fact sheet Calendar Year (CY) 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Medicare Parts A & B Physicians Policy On November 01, 2022, the Centers […]

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]]> 379889 NEMSAC Meeting November 1–2 https://ambulance.org/2022/10/23/nemsac-meeting-november-1-2/ Sun, 23 Oct 2022 10:55:16 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=379105

Register Now: National EMS Advisory Council Meeting November 2-3 The National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) will host a hybrid meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, November 2-3, 2022. Members of the public […]

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]]> 379105 CMS Announces 2023 Ambulance Inflation Factor https://ambulance.org/2022/10/14/cms-announces-2023-ambulance-inflation-factor/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:56:56 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=378053

On October 14, 2022, CMS issued Transmittal 11642 (Change Request 12948), which announced the Medicare Ambulance Inflation Factor (AIF) for the calendar year 2023. The AIF is calculated by measuring […]

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]]> 378053 EMS Grant Bill Introduced in House https://ambulance.org/2022/09/30/ems-grant-bill-introduced-in-house/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:48:24 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=376601

EMS Grant Bill Introduced in House All EMS Organizations Eligible with Limitations On Wednesday evening, Representative Andy Kim (D-NJ) along with Representatives Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Cynthia Axne (D-IA), Mike Carey […]

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]]> 376601 NEMSAC | Draft Letters Regarding DOT Efforts in Post-Crash Care https://ambulance.org/2022/09/30/nemsac-post-crash/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:54:54 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=376568

Provide Input: Draft NEMSAC Letters Regarding DOT Efforts in Post-Crash Care EMS and 911 professionals can provide feedback on proposed  suggestions or offer additional recommendations The National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) has drafted […]

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]]> 376568 CALL TO ACTION: Medicare Extenders Expiring https://ambulance.org/2022/09/16/call-to-action-medicare-extenders-expiring/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:58:41 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=376125

The temporary Medicare ambulance increases are scheduled to expire at the end of the year at a time when our industry is facing unprecedented financial challenges. In addition to extending […]

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]]> 376125 Administration Includes Ambulance Add-Ons Extension on CR List https://ambulance.org/2022/09/08/administration-includes-ambulance-add-ons-extension-on-cr-list/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 21:59:03 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=375752

The Biden Administration has issued a list of expiring programs and items that they would like to see or have no objection to being, extended as part of the FY2023 […]

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]]> 375752 CY2023 Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule Comment Letter https://ambulance.org/2022/09/07/cy2023-medicare-ambulance-fee-schedule-comment-letter/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:18:58 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=375633

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]]> 375633 CMS Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP Enrollment https://ambulance.org/2022/08/25/caid-care-chip/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:29:42 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=375087

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the latest enrollment figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). These programs serve as key connectors to care […]

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]]> 375087 CMS Ambulance Open Door Forum scheduled for Thursday, August 18 https://ambulance.org/2022/08/15/odfaug22/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:36:27 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=374609

The next CMS Ambulance Open Door Forum scheduled for: Date:  Thursday, August 18, 2022 Start Time:  2:00pm-3:00pm PM Eastern Time (ET); Please dial-in at least 15 minutes before call start […]

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]]> 374609 Senate Appropriators Address AAA’s Request for Workforce Assistance https://ambulance.org/2022/07/29/senate-appropriators-address-aaas-request-for-workforce-assistance/ Fri, 29 Jul 2022 15:02:02 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=373768

Message from AAA President Shawn Baird The paramedic and EMT shortage has become a top policy priority of the AAA as we pursue several short and long-term initiatives to address […]

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]]> 373768 Webinar 7/21 | How 988, Crisis Response, and EMS Can Improve Community Care https://ambulance.org/2022/07/18/webinar-7-21-how-988-crisis-response-and-ems-can-improve-community-care/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:50:58 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=373214

WEBINAR Working Together: How 988, Crisis Response, and EMS Can Improve Community Care Hosted by NHTSA’s Office of EMS on July 21, 2022, at 3 pm ET / 12 pm […]

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]]> 373214 AJ+ | No Hospitals, No Ambulances: Inside America’s 911 Crisis https://ambulance.org/2022/07/14/aj911/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:57:40 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=373216

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) like ambulances and hospitals are in crisis in rural America. EMS is not considered an essential service in the same way that fire and police departments […]

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]]> 373216 CMS Issues FY2023 Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule Proposed Rule https://ambulance.org/2022/07/08/cms-fy2023/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:01:41 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=372102

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]]> 372102 NEMSIS 2021 Public Dataset Now Available for Research https://ambulance.org/2022/07/05/nemsis-2021/ Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:06:49 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=371898

Data from Nearly 49 Million EMS Activations in 2021 Now Available for Research Additionally, National EMS Database reaches important milestone as 50 states, D.C. and 3 U.S. territories are now […]

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]]> 371898 988 Lifeline Transition – Partner Toolkit and Jobs Web Page https://ambulance.org/2022/07/05/988-lifeline/ Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:59:14 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=371896

o view this email as a web page, click here. July 5, 2022 Dear HHS Partner, The U.S. is getting close to the July 16 transition to 988 – the easy-to-remember number to […]

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]]> 371896 Ground Ambulance and Patient Billing Advisory Committee Update https://ambulance.org/2022/06/09/gabpac-update/ Thu, 09 Jun 2022 21:43:43 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=370132

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