EMS in Crisis: Patients Pocketing Insurance Checks

CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) - Cumberland Goodwill EMS in Carlisle responds to more than 10,000 calls a year to help people in crisis, but it's facing its own crisis.
"We lose money every time we go out the door," Assistant Chief Nathan Harig said.
EMS services already struggle with low reimbursement rates from Medicaid and Medicare. On top of that, add patients pocketing insurance checks.

Source: JEMS Administration and Leadership - November 6, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Kendra Nichols Tags: News Videos Administration and Leadership Source Type: news