Aidan Camas, Author at American Ambulance Association https://ambulance.org/author/aidan-camas-2-2/ Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:46:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ambulance.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-newaaalogosquare-32x32.png Aidan Camas, Author at American Ambulance Association https://ambulance.org/author/aidan-camas-2-2/ 32 32 132285478 CMS Cost Collection Call – December 5th https://ambulance.org/2019/11/20/cms-cost-collection-call-december-5th/ Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:14:11 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=253391

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has scheduled a call for Thursday, December 5 from 1:30-3:00 PM Eastern to review the new Ambulance Cost Data Collection System. If you plan to attend, register […]

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CMS Releases Proposed Cost Collection Rule https://ambulance.org/2019/07/29/cms-releases-proposed-cost-collection-rule/ Mon, 29 Jul 2019 20:28:17 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=249017

Today, CMS has released the proposed rule that would establish the ambulance fee schedule cost collection system as required by statute. The AAA is currently reviewing the rule and will […]

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2019 Ambulance Ride-Along Toolkit https://ambulance.org/2019/07/11/ambulance-ride-along-toolkit-2019/ Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:17:44 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=244678

2019 Ride-Along Toolkit Now Available! Educating your members of Congress about ambulance industry issues makes them much more likely to support your efforts. An easy and effective way to educate […]

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Member Update on Balance Billing https://ambulance.org/2019/05/14/member-update-on-balance-billing/ Tue, 14 May 2019 17:26:35 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=228200

This morning Ruth Hazdovac and Aidan Camas of AAA staff and Kathy Lester, Esq, Healthcare Consultant to the AAA attended a briefing held by the House Energy & Commerce Committee […]

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Update on Government Shutdown and Sequestration https://ambulance.org/2019/01/22/update-on-government-shutdown-and-sequestration/ Tue, 22 Jan 2019 22:34:47 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=198724

As the government shutdown drags on the negative impacts continue to grow. If the shutdown continues through January 24, 2019, which is looking likely at this point, current law will […]

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Spotlight: Gold Cross Ambulance Celebrates 50 Years in Business https://ambulance.org/2018/04/03/spotlight-gold-cross-ambulance-celebrates-50-years-in-business/ Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:39:38 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=137359

Gold Cross Ambulance Celebrates 50th Anniversary!   Moffitt points to a couple of factors that have made Gold Cross’s journey a successful one. First, he’s always had a knack for […]

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2017 AAA Election Calendar https://ambulance.org/2017/08/29/2017-election-calendar/ Tue, 29 Aug 2017 21:09:41 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=80947

2017 Election Timeline 8/31 | Nominations Close 9/14 | Approval of Candidates by AAA Board of Directors 10/11 | Voting Opens Election will be paperless and held online. Ballots will be delivered […]

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Board of Director Nominations – Now Open! https://ambulance.org/2017/07/25/board-director-nominations-now-open/ Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:42:53 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=71520

Call For Nominations Now Open! In accordance with the Bylaws of the American Ambulance Association, it is time to call for members in good standing that wish to serve on the […]

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House Introduces H.R. 3236 – Write to Your Reps! https://ambulance.org/2017/07/24/house-introduces-h-r-3236-write-reps/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 18:17:01 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=69420

Take Action for Extending Medicare Ambulance Relief Ask your Representatives to Support H.R. 3236 – The Ambulance Medicare Budget and Operations Act of 2017 The current 33-month extension of the […]

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Ambulance Ride-Along Toolkit https://ambulance.org/2017/07/21/ambulance-ride-along-toolkit/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:19:47 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=71454

2018 Ride-Along Toolkit Now Available! Educating your members of Congress about ambulance industry issues makes them much more likely to support your efforts.  An easy and effective way to educate […]

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Write to Your Senators! Support S.967 https://ambulance.org/2017/05/08/write-senators-support-s-967/ Mon, 08 May 2017 13:25:26 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=56350

Take Action for Permanent Medicare Ambulance Relief Ask your Senators to Support S.967 – 2017 Medicare Ambulance Access, Fraud Prevention, and Reform Act The current 33-month extension of the Medicare add-on payments is […]

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Free Post-Election Analysis Webinar for Members https://ambulance.org/2016/11/15/free-post-election-analysis-webinar-members/ Tue, 15 Nov 2016 14:42:44 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=29613

Post-Election Analysis Webinar – Thursday, November 17th, 2:00pm EST The recent elections resulted with Republicans taking control of the White House and retaining a majority in the House and Senate. […]

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2016 AAA Award Winners Announced https://ambulance.org/2016/09/20/2016-aaa-award-winners-announced/ Tue, 20 Sep 2016 20:38:39 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=21246

The AAA is proud to announce this year’s award winners. Awards will be presented at the AAA Annual Conference and Tradeshow Awards Reception on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Please join us […]

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AAA 2016 Election Update https://ambulance.org/2016/08/26/aaa-2016-election-update-1/ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 15:30:15 +0000 https://ambulance.org/?p=17216

The 2016 AAA Election is going paperless! This year’s election will be held entirely online. AAA 2016 Election Dates to Know 8/31 – Nominations Close 9/9 – AAA Board Meeting […]

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Spotlight: SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital STARS Program https://ambulance.org/2016/06/24/spotlight-cardinal-glennon-childrens-hospital-stars-program/ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 18:24:21 +0000 http://ambulance.org/?p=6064

The Special Needs Tracking & Awareness Response System (STARS), was founded just over two years ago at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon’s Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. The team at […]

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State Track https://ambulance.org/2016/06/13/state-track/ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 21:36:50 +0000 http://ambulance.org/?post_type=project&p=5958 StateTrack helps you follow legislative and regulatory developments in one state or all of them. The map below will pull legislation with any of the following key words: Affordable Care […]

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New Member Benefit: StateTrack https://ambulance.org/2016/05/10/new-member-benefit-statetrack/ Tue, 10 May 2016 05:00:25 +0000 http://ambulance.org/?p=5718

Introducing the AAA’s newest member benefit, StateTrack, powered by CQ Roll Call. StateTrack will give AAA members the ability to easily track crucial legislation and regulations in one state or […]

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LifeWorks: Helping AAA Member Employees Make Life Work Better https://ambulance.org/2016/01/11/lifeworks-helping-aaa-member-employees-make-life-work-better-2/ Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:55:37 +0000 http://ambulance.org/?p=4840

Enhance employee health and engagement by making sure your workforce is aware of the LifeWorks Employee Assistance and Wellness Program. The LifeWorks program is centered around helping your employees achieve […]

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HHS OIG Report Discussion Added to Annual Conference https://ambulance.org/2015/10/09/new-session-added-to-aaa-annual-conference-tradeshow/ Fri, 09 Oct 2015 17:52:29 +0000 http://ambulance.org/?p=4102

Late breaking AAA Conference update: In order to address a Medicare reimbursement issue we feel is critical, AAA has decided to modify the Tuesday afternoon conference session being led by Brian S. Werfel, […]

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