Mobile Integrated Health – Community Paramedicine Show Me the Money! By Kim Sutton, BSN, CMTE * History of MIH Mobile Integrated Health and Community Paramedicine are models of healthcare delivery that utilize trained medical professionals that provide care to patients in their homes and communities. Historically, this was designed for rural health needs. Existing programs […]
OIG Announces New Ambulance AKS Safe Harbor Breaking News The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued a new rule pertaining to government-owned and operated ambulance providers and suppliers this week regarding the waiving of Medicare copayments and deductibles for emergency ambulance services under the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). The rule was published in the […]
The Bad Apples Ruin the Whole Bunch 1 in 5! Just one week ago, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a nationwide report citing questionable Medicare billing practices by ambulance suppliers, nationwide. The OIG reports that 1 in 5 ambulance providers has engaged in “questionable billing” practices. […]
