Are You Secure? Cyberattacks and Security Issues for EMS in 2021
Jan 11, 2022
3 min read
The effects of a cyberattack on an EMS agency, software vendor, or third-party billing company can be devastating. In 2021, information is...
Using Dispatch Protocols To Avoid Revenue Loss and Compliance Risk
Nov 19, 2021
3 min read
(4 min read) Dispatch protocols are critical for complying with Medicare rules and maximizing legitimate reimbursement from the largest...
Data Sharing Myth: HIPAA Prevents Bi-directional Health Information Exchange
Aug 9, 2021
4 min read
Misconceptions About HIPAA Have Created an Artificial Barrier to Bi-directional Data Sharing Between EMS and Hospitals
Data Sharing Myth: HIPAA Prevents Bi-directional Health Information Exchange
Nov 17, 2020
4 min read
Misconceptions About HIPAA Have Created an Artificial Barrier to Bi-directional Data Sharing Between EMS and Hospitals
Four Actionable Takeaways from the First Ambulance HIPAA Settlement
Mar 5, 2020
1 min read
Written By: Ryan Stark
6 Simple Cybersecurity Tips for EMS Agencies
Dec 11, 2019
1 min read
(2 min read) EMS agencies are very attractive targets for cybercriminals. But, there are easy steps you can take to better protect your...
Lessons from EMS HIPAA Audits: 5 Violations We See at (Almost) Every Agency
Jul 23, 2019
3 min read
(5 min read) Our firm has been doing on-site HIPAA audits for over 15 years now and one of the most popular questions we get is: “What are...
How to Keep Your EMS Agency HIPAA Compliant
Aug 14, 2018
2 min read
In 2016, the Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) police levied far more penalties than ever before, and government...
A New Age of HIPAA Enforcement – What it Means for EMS
Mar 23, 2017
2 min read
In 2016, the Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) police levied far more penalties than ever before, and government...
5 Things EMS Agencies Should Be Doing Now to Prepare for HIPAA
Sep 16, 2013
1 min read
Is your agency prepared for September 23, 2013? Below are 5 critical steps from Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, the National EMS Industry Law...