The Virginia Ambulance Association is hosting an informational session in partnership with Palmetto GBA, the regional Medicare Administrative Contractor on July 22, 2021 in conjunction with our quarterly VAA membership meeting. Kathy Boehm, Senior Provider Relations Representative in Provider Outreach and Education will review current Medicare post-payment review efforts for ambulance services and share compliance tips. The following topics will be covered:
- Responding to Medicare medical record requests
- Common errors, identified during post-payment reviews
- Tips and reminders for self-audits
- Top reasons for claim denials and rejections
- Physician Certification Statement reminders
- Roundtable discussion
- PCS
There is no charge for attendance at this event but please email membership@virginiaambulance.org to indicate how many people from your agency will attend.
Details on logistics:
Date: July 22, 2021
Time: 09:00 – 12:00
Location: Appomattox Inn and Suites 447 Old Courthouse Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522
The Virginia Ambulance Association is proud to announce that today, the governor signed into legislation a bill that recognizes the contribution of ambulance companies of all types by exempting all licensed EMS vehicles from payment of tolls operated by the state of Virginia. With more than 50% of ambulance transports in Virginia being conducted by private EMS agencies, it was important that the state recognize the impact of toll roads on the cost of providing medical transportation. The VAA and its member agencies were active in advocating for the passage of this bill. We appreciate the assistance of lawmakers and the governor in this effort. Full text of the bill can be seen at the below:
http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+ful+SB1183ER
The Virginia Ambulance Association, in cooperation with Palmetto GBA, will be offering a Medicare Ambulance Refresher Workshop. This workshop will give you the opportunity to hear about many of the current billing and compliance issues facing ambulance companies and those who arrange for medical transportation for patients by ambulance. Representatives from Palmetto will present information to the group and there will be an interactive portion of the workshop where you can discuss questions directly with a Palmetto representative. This workshop is perfect for:
- Ambulance Companies
- Billing Services
- Nursing Home Staff
- Social Workers
- Hospital Discharge Planners
Link to the flyer: Medicare Workshop Flyer
The course is scheduled for:
April 11th, 2019 9:00 am till 12:00 noon
Location: Lifecare Medical Transports Inc.
1180 International Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
To register, please complete the form below. Once your registration is received, an invoice will be emailed to the address entered into the form. Payment can be made by check (mailed or brought with you to the workshop) or via any major credit card (link for payment provided on invoice). Registration is $50 per person but is free to attendees who represent VAA member agencies.
Apr 18
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Election of Officers 02-2018
At our February 2018 meeting, the VAA held elections for our Board Members and Directors. The outcome was as follows:
Board of Directors:
- Kevin Dillard – Lifecare Medical Transports
- Gary Dalton – Valley Medical Transport
- Randy Breton – Physicians Transport Service
- Tony Wilson – Sentara Medical Transport
- Steve Higgins – Priority Patient Transport
- Danny Wildman – LifeCare Medical Transports
Officers:
- President – Kevin Dillard
- Vice President – Randy Breton
- Secretary – Gary Dalton
- Treasurer – Steve Higgins
Thank you to all of our leadership team for your willingness to give your time toward our association!
Minutes from all of our meetings can be found under the Documents section of this website. Minutes from the February meeting can also be found here: VAA February 2 2018 Meeting Minutes
The Virginia Ambulance Association is happy to announce that Danny Wildman of Lifecare Medical Transports in Fredericksburg has been appointed as the Virginia Ambulance Association representative on the Governor’s EMS Advisory Board.
The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board serves as a formal liaison between the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) and the public, ensuring that the OEMS understands and responds to public concerns and that the activities of the OEMS are communicated to the public. The Advisory Board provides advice and counsel regarding methods and procedures for planning, developing and maintaining a statewide emergency medical services (EMS) system to the OEMS and the State Board of Health.
-State EMS Medical Services Advisory Board Bylaws – Article II Section A General Responsibilities
The Virginia Ambulance Association is proud to have representation on the Governor’s Advisory Board and we appreciate the work that Mr. Wildman will be doing on our behalf.
Jul 14
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Recruitment Campaign
The Virginia Ambulance Association is proud to announce the start of our recruitment campaign. Our campaign is focused on increasing awareness of the VAA and what it can do for EMS agencies across the Commonwealth. The larger our membership, the greater the strength of our voice and the more opportunities we will have to affect positive change on our industry. As such, we are currently seeking new members with a requirement of just a $100 annual membership fee. If your agency is interested in joining and supporting the efforts of the VAA, please visit the membership page of our website to learn about the benefits of membership and download the agency application.
Questions can be emailed to membership@virginiaambulance.org.
The Virginia Ambulance Association represents the interests of private ambulance services across the commonwealth. EMS is the backbone of healthcare access and deserves a seat at any table where healthcare policy and legislation will be the focus. We must educate our legislators about our role and how we fit into the rapidly changing healthcare environment. They must understand the challenges we face on a daily basis in providing our services before we will be able to convince them to take action on our behalf. Likewise, it is important to educate the public about our role in their healthcare access and the emergency response system.
- The VAA offers a unified voice to EMS agencies across the state.
- We actively monitor legislation that affects EMS and emergency responders so that we might recognize potential opportunities to improve the EMS system or to avoid negative impacts from legislative acts.
- VAA members can share information such as training opportunities and discuss topics specific to our profession.
- There are opportunities for networking and building relationships that strengthen agencies and the system as a whole.
- The VAA can assist with PR campaigns that increase awareness of our industry.
- An association unified in representation of the industry can participate in planning groups and committees at the local, state and national levels.
- There exists the potential for group purchasing and discounts on supplies and equipment.
Please visit this website often to learn more about our efforts.