The EMS Reimbursement Revolution —Experts Provide Tips for Success, Part 2

Part 1 of this discussion is available here. The healthcare system is undergoing arguably the most transformative shift in economic models in recent history, transitioning away from fee-for-service (FFS) models that financially reward providers based on the volume of services provided, to value-based models that financially reward providers based on the value of the services they provide. EMS is not immune to these changes. We need to be prepared for some tough questions and interesting economic proposals that are beginning to be introduced in some EMS systems. At the Pinnacle EMS Conference in San Antonio, Texas, leaders from the EMS, hospital, payer and physician community gathered to present a half-day power seminar designed specifically to prepare EMS leaders for the reimbursement revolution. Here are some pearls of wisdom from these leaders.   Data Integration and Exchange Greg Mears, MD, ZOLL Medical Corporation and Todd Stout, FirstWatch There is a sea change occurring in healthcare—specifically the movement toward pay-for-performance to achieve improved patient experience, improved population health and reduced cost of care. CMS has publicly stated its goal of having 90% of payment tied to some measure of quality by 2018. A health information exchange (HIE) allows doctors, nurses, pharmacists, other healthcare providers and patients to appropriately access and securely share a patient’s vital medical information electro...
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