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Sustaining the Mission: Rural MIH/CP Funding Strategies
This session explores sustainable funding solutions for Florida’s rural MIH/CP programs, with insights from industry leaders tackling real-world challenges like low call volumes, limited resources, and fragmented reimbursement. Hosted by Asbel Montes of Solutions Group Services, the discussion features Donna Newchurch of Bridge Partners, Henry Lewis of SCEMSA, Sarah Lewis of Fairfield Medical, and Chris Holden and Michael Hall of First Priority EMS. Together, they highlight creative payer strategies, lessons from South Carolina’s rural success, and practical advice for long-term viability.

Sustaining the Mission: Non-Rural MIH/CP Funding Strategies
This session focuses on funding and sustainability strategies for non-rural and private MIH/CP programs navigating high-volume environments, payer negotiations, and evolving care models. Led by Asbel Montes of Solutions Group Services, the conversation features Donna Newchurch of Bridge Partners, LLC and Scott Willits of The Paramedic Foundation. Speakers dive into value-based care alignment, alternative payment models, and the next chapter in paramedicine—offering actionable strategies to help programs stay innovative, data-driven, and financially sustainable.

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  • If you have questions or would like to connect directly with the speakers featured in the Florida MIH/CP webinar series, feel free to reach out using the contact information below.

    Asbel Montes
    Managing Partner, Solutions Group Services
    asbel.montes@solutionsgroup.com

    Donna Newchurch
    Managing Partner, Bridge Partners, LLC
    donna@bridgepartnersllc.net

    Henry Lewis
    Executive Director, South Carolina EMS Association (SCEMSA)
    henry.lewis@scemsa.org

    Sarah Lewis
    Fairfield Medical
    slewis@fairfieldmedical.org

    Chris Holden
    First Priority EMS
    chrisholden@firstpriorityems.com

    Michael Hall
    First Priority EMS
    michaelhall@firstpriorityems.com