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As these relate to EMS workflow, metrics/KPI’s are a way to evaluate how your own organizational processes are performing. In relation to EMS workflow, metrics/KPI’s are a way to evaluate how your own organizational processes are performing. Are they working to the highest level possible, or is there room for improvement? Are you providing timely patient care? Is your response time up-to-speed? Is the turnaround time from dispatch to trip to bill to reimbursement acceptable? Are you meeting cash flow thresholds throughout the month? We will look at these questions and more, in the following overview of metrics/KPI’s and their role in the 5 critical phases of an optimized EMS workflow. The purpose of metrics in process/quality improvement is to develop measurable service delivery standards and evaluate/benchmark EMS organizational performance against those standards.

An efficient and powerful workflow is important to successful EMS dispatch, ePCR, and medical billing. What is workflow? At its most basic level, workflow is the series of activities that are necessary to complete a task. This definition includes everything from planning dinner to managing an efficient and successful EMS organization. However, the more complex a given workflow, the greater the need for optimization, efficiency and integration of processes.

The ability for an EMS agency to move from one documentation method to a new EMS ePCR program can be a long and challenging process. Selecting the right ePCR Software should involve agency management and a small focus group of select stakeholders. Following a clearly defined implementation plan will help minimize delays to the “Go Live” date as well as reduce problems once the “Go Live” date has passed and the EMS ePCR software is fully implemented.

Ignoring the OIG Exclusions list could result in lost revenue for your EMS Agency. What is the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)? LEIE is a published list of individuals and health care entities that the Office of Inspector General has excluded from participating in Medicare, Medicaid, and all Federal health care programs. Why it is important for EMS providers and EMS Billers to know who is on LEIE? Severe penalties can be imposed for employing, contracting with, or billing for items or services ordered by a person excluded from participating in federal health care programs.

Do you find yourself constantly worrying about cash flow? Are you frustrated by how long it takes to get paid? Is it hard to find qualified billers who are reliable and trustworthy? If you've been nodding yes to any of these questions, AIM's Billing Services is the answer. With our EMS Billing Services, you receive your payments in half the time. You don't have to worry about delayed or short-payments. Best of all, you can check your billing status on the web 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.