Compliance is critical to protecting EMS agencies from regulatory risk while ensuring high-quality patient care. This workshop will guide participants through the essential components of EMS compliance programs. Attendees will learn how to build a culture of compliance, engage leadership and staff, and understand the role of regulatory agencies and oversight. The session will provide an in-depth review of Medicare and Medicaid billing rules, HIPAA/HITECH requirements, the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and the Stark Law. Participants will also explore billing and documentation compliance, including medical necessity, PCS forms, and mileage requirements. The workshop will highlight common errors and risk areas, privacy and security issues in EMS, and cybersecurity risks in the field. In addition, attendees will gain tools for handling investigations, audits, and enforcement actions, including internal auditing, self-disclosure, and corrective action plans. The session will conclude with emerging hot topics such as the role of AI in EMS documentation and compliance.

Member Price: $100

Non-Member Price: $150

Accreditation: While all 2026 WEMSA Conference class sessions are CAPCE accredited (and thereby usable CEUs for State AND NREMT relicensing purposes), some of our courses have also been approved for NAAC CEU credits. This course has been approved for 3.5 NAAC CEUs which could be used towards the following certifications:

1. Certified Ambulance Coder (CAC)
2. Certified Ambulance Compliance Officer (CACO)
3. Certified Ambulance Financial Officer (CAFO)
4. Certified Ambulance Privacy Officer (CAPO)