The financial realities of EMS are complex, and leaders must understand how to sustain their agency while meeting community needs. This workshop provides a comprehensive look at EMS budgeting, reimbursement, and financial planning. Participants will explore the true cost of EMS operations—including differences between part-time, full-time, and volunteer staffing models—and learn strategies for presenting these costs effectively to municipal boards. The session will cover the EMS revenue cycle, payer mix, pricing strategies, and decisions about whether to outsource billing, with emphasis on proper oversight of third-party billers. Attendees will also examine collection practices, balancing financial recovery with community trust. Finally, the workshop will provide tools for future financial planning, including estimating expansions, drafting proposals for new programs, interpreting financial reports, and exploring innovative funding models and advocacy approaches.
Member Price: $125
Non-Member Price: $175
840 Armed Forces Dr
Ashwaubenon, WI 54304
United States
1. Calculate the true cost of EMS operations and effectively present financial needs to boards and municipalities.
2. Understand revenue cycle components, payer mix, and pricing strategies in EMS.
3. Evaluate billing models and determine appropriate oversight for third-party billers.
4. Balance collections with community relations to ensure sustainable financial practices.
5. Draft forward-looking financial plans, proposals, and budgets to support growth and innovation.