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The Weight They Should Not Carry
When healthcare budgets tighten, the pressure to do more with less often falls on the people already carrying the most. But what if better efficiency starts with removing unnecessary burdens instead of cutting staff? This article explores how healthcare leaders can rethink waste, challenge outdated processes, and create space for their teams to do the work that matters most.
One Emergency. Two Ambulance Rides.
Who gets to decide what counts as an emergency? Asbel Montes connects three perspectives on emergency ambulance coverage and explains why your TPL process needs to follow the patient beyond the first hospital.
The Committee Already Answered the Question. Congress Just Hasn't Acted On It.
The GAPB Advisory Committee already proposed a solution to two persistent gaps in ground ambulance coverage: who gets to define an emergency and what happens when that emergency continues beyond the first hospital. The recommendations passed with almost no opposition. Now, the question is whether Congress will act on them.
Why “Stable” Isn’t the Finish Line in Emergency Care
“Stable” doesn’t always mean safe. Dr. Nicholas Cozzi joins Asbel Montes to examine what happens after the 911 call, when a patient has been stabilized but still needs a higher level of care, and why distance, delays, and system limitations should never determine a patient’s clinical outcome.
The Next Player Up
What happens after the loss says more about leadership than the win. From staff turnover to succession planning, strong revenue cycle leaders build depth, develop the next player up, and keep coaching through every season.
What Counts as an Emergency? Ask Three Different Systems, and You'll Get Three Different Answers
“Emergency” doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone. Medicare, EMTALA, and ground ambulance policy each apply different standards, creating gaps that can leave patients exposed and EMS providers underpaid. Asbel breaks down where those definitions collide and the patient-centered approach the GAPB Advisory Committee recommended to help close the gaps.