Tag Archives: community paramedicine

Community Paramedicine in Washington state

Community paramedic visits people before they need 911 again REPOSTED from HeraldNet.com, Thursday, September 18, 2014 By Eric Stevick, Herald Writer EDMONDS – At 89, Rosemary Walters looks forward to Shane Cooper’s visits. Their banter is rapid-fire and frequently funny. Her mind is sharp.  It is her body that is wearing down. Walters walks with

Continue Reading →

How EMS can clear community paramedicine roadblocks (re-post)

State-specific restrictions, Medicare reimbursement, turf battles and public and patient acceptance must be tackled for any program to be successful By Cate Lecuyer, EMS1 Editor EMS may sit at the kids’ table of health care, but the industry still gets to eat. “We may not be the biggest player, but we’re a substantial player,” Page,

Continue Reading →

"First of all, the rapport with the staff and the dedication to get the job done in a timely but accurate manner is phenomenal. They process our claims so efficiently that our revenues increased dramatically. The electronic billing is a big plus in turnaround time. They are always available for questions."
David Eldridge, Director,
Fleming County EMS