abc360 Conference Offers Treasure Trove of New Information

The Page, Wolfberg and Wirth (PWW) abc360 Conference kicked off on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania, offering a robust audience a treasure trove of new information on several key EMS administrative areas. Up first were the reimbursement, compliance and privacy updates from PWW partners Doug Wolfberg, Steve Wirth and Ryan Stark, which was packed with the latest about what’s going on with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services cost data collection requirements, Medicare appeals, and some interesting air ambulance news. “We aim to not only inform attendees about the latest in reimbursement, but we always give strategies to seize for EMS agencies,” said Doug Wolfberg. The compliance update had critical lessons from the largest False Claims Act (FCA) ambulance settlement in history and covered on Office of Inspector General (OIG) enforcement. “It’s more important than ever that we address compliance risks expediently, so we can stop potential whistleblower claims in their tracks,” said Steve Wirth. During the privacy update, Ryan Stark emphasized the importance of backing up your data to combat the impact of a ransomware attack. The morning sessions also included entertainment, with Doug Wolfberg performing a parody of Bon Jovi’s “Dead or Alive” and a quick HIPAA-themed rendition of The Sugarhill Gang’s “Rappers Delight.” One attendee commented, “We come every year for the information, and love how engaging the speak...
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