Michael Brook, Author at Digitech Expert EMS Billing Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:20:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://digitechcomputer.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/cropped-DigiD512x512-1-32x32.png Michael Brook, Author at Digitech 32 32 Advocacy in Action: EMS Day on the Hill 2026 https://digitechcomputer.com/ems-day-on-the-hill-2026/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:49:28 +0000 https://digitechcomputer.com/?p=9015 EMS Day on the Hill 2026 drew more than 350 agency representatives to Washington DC with a unified message, advocating a slate of legislative priorities that impact our industry.

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]]> EMS Budget Navigation in Uncertain Times https://digitechcomputer.com/ems-budget-navigation-in-uncertain-times/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:10:18 +0000 https://digitechcomputer.com/?p=8958 EMS budget navigation is difficult in the face of financial uncertainty. A prudent approach is key when changes occur over months and years, not days. We've got four tips to help you plan for the financial unknown.

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]]> No ACA Subsidies? What EMS Providers Need to Plan For https://digitechcomputer.com/no-aca-subsidies-what-ems-providers-need-to-plan-for/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:21:52 +0000 https://digitechcomputer.com/?p=8923 Decreased initial enrollment from the lapsed 2026 Affordable Care Act subsidies may not be the full impact on EMS agencies since they are likely to see a gradual decrease in revenue as patients with Commercial insurance drop plans they can’t afford.

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]]> Promise and Pitfalls of MIH in NC: Building Sustainable Community Paramedicine Programs https://digitechcomputer.com/mih-programs-in-nc-sustainable-community-paramedicine/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:32:21 +0000 https://digitechcomputer.com/?p=8888 EMS agencies across NC are testing MIH and CP models that extend paramedic care into homes, clinics, and other alternative destinations to reach patients who might otherwise fall through the cracks.

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]]> Whole Blood in EMS: Lessons in Life-Saving Innovation and Financial Considerations https://digitechcomputer.com/whole-blood-life-saving-innovation-and-financial-considerations/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:06:19 +0000 https://digitechcomputer.com/?p=8854 EMS providers increasingly carry and administer whole blood in the field, requiring a structural, financial, and organizational commitment at every level.

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]]> 5 Best Practices for the North Carolina Debt Setoff Program: What EMS Leaders Should Know https://digitechcomputer.com/5-best-practices-for-the-nc-debt-setoff-program/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:04:39 +0000 https://digitechcomputer.com/?p=8821 In an environment where reimbursement pressures are constant and in flux due to changing Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance landscapes, programs like Debt Setoff can play an important role in supporting agency sustainability.

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]]> How California EMS Agencies are Navigating a Changing Reimbursement Landscape https://digitechcomputer.com/california-ems-agencies-changing-reimbursement-landscape/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:42:08 +0000 https://digitechcomputer.com/?p=8793 California’s approach to closing the Medicaid reimbursement gap was a hot topic at our Frontlines and Bottom Lines Summit.

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]]> Checking the Numbers: How Federal and State Regulatory Changes Cause Subtle Shifts in EMS Reimbursement https://digitechcomputer.com/ems-reimbursement-state-trends-2025/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:51:17 +0000 https://digitechcomputer.com/?p=8665 EMS agencies in 2025 face uncertainty with federal funding freezes, Medicaid and Medicare cuts, and low reimbursement rates. This piece explores the potential impacts of these changes and how EMS providers can advocate for better funding and reimbursement to sustain their essential services.

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]]> EMS in Unprecedented Times: Federal Funding Uncertainty in 2025 and Beyond https://digitechcomputer.com/ems-federal-funding-unprecedented-times/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:46:38 +0000 https://digitechcomputer.com/?p=8270 EMS agencies in 2025 face uncertainty with federal funding freezes, Medicaid and Medicare cuts, and low reimbursement rates. This piece explores the potential impacts of these changes and how EMS providers can advocate for better funding and reimbursement to sustain their essential services.

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]]> Death and Taxes: Sustaining the Lifeline of EMS Services https://digitechcomputer.com/ems-funding-gap-death-and-taxes/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:42:57 +0000 https://digitechcomputer.com/?p=7839 Municipal EMS systems rely on a complex mix of funding sources, taxes, direct billing, and supplemental programs, to stay operational. But with rising costs and reimbursement gaps, many agencies face financial strain. This article explores the critical role of diverse funding sources, where shortfalls occur, and the solutions needed to keep EMS services running.

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