Embassy Suites Little Rock April 14-16

Learning from the past. Managing the present. Building the future.

EMS Administrators * Billing & Revenue Cycle Management * Operations * EMSP

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Plus all the latest news, information and best practices you can use on a daily basis

GRANT FUNDED OPPORTUNTIES FOR ARKANSAS’ EMS PROFESSIONALS

2 Special Preconfernce Offerings ….

SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER FOR THIS PRECON COURSE TODAY!

The Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist (CADS) certification is the first offered by NAAC that is specifically geared for EMTs, paramedics and other EMS field practitioners. It is also appropriate for EMS QA/QI personnel, supervisors/managers, compliance officers, billers and anyone else involved in EMS clinical care or any aspect of the ambulance service revenue cycle.

Every one of your agency’s EMS field providers should take the CADS course. Having providers as your agents with the CADS credential shows a true commitment to quality care and top-notch documenta-tion by your agency.

The CADS certification can give providers the edge by:

• Opening new doors

• Advancing their career

• Improving their status as a healthcare professional

The CADS course is designed to be completed in 5-6 hours of course instruction, followed by a final exam. The CADS certification is a life-time certification with no annual recertification requirements. Well worth the investment for a lifetime of better documentation.

Reg. $269

$100

Content delivered by industry leading professionals from

Once thought of as riding in to save the day, public safety professionals many times now find themselves riding in to face the battle. The risks to EMS, fire/rescue, and law enforcement are at an all time high. Agencies are struggling with ways to craft policy that addresses the emerging threats of domestic violence. How is your agency responding? What are the industry best practices when it comes to protecting your most valuable asset — your employees?

EMS directors, supervisors, managers, and owners are encouraged to attend this premier roundtable session as we look to openly discuss critical safety issues. Leading industry experts and vendors will be on hand to discuss current research and technology that may aide you in key decision making. More importantly, we want to hear from you as we work together to mold and shape our industry.

There is no charge to attend the Focus Group session.

Policy, Practicality, Pundits, and Politics

EMS MANAGEMENT FOCUS GROUP

APRIL 14, 2020

1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

FOCUS TOPICS: RESPONSE & TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIES FOR EMS

PARTIAL FUNDING PROVIDED BY A GRANT FROM THE ARKANSAS TRAUMA SYSTEM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

3 Practical, Hands-on Education

Learn how to survive in the streets Mental preparation for the violet encounter is as important as any physical skill you may possess.

2-day Hands On Defensive Tactics

Course Jason Brooks DT4EMS

Registration is limited to the first 20 participants on a first come, first served basis.

Come enjoy live, interactive sessions with the ability to have one-on-one time with leading industry experts. And, visit with top industry vendors showcasing the lat-est equipment and technol-ogy to help you perform at peak levels.

VENDORS FEATURING THE LATEST EQUIPMENT, VEHI-CLES, TECHNOLOGY AND REVENUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Leading Experts Presenting Today’s Top Issues 4

EXPO 2020 also features a wide array of local and regional presenters including professionals from the Section of EMS, UAMS, Fire/Rescue and EMS agencies, and more. Again this year, we are pleased to offer a dual-track schedule that includes topics for field

providers, EMS directors and supervisors as well as billing and administrative staff. Earn valuable CEUs applicable to your professional certifications and licensure when you attend

EXPO 2020

Doug Wolfberg is an attorney and founding partner of Page, Wolfberg & Wirth. PWW represents private, public and non-profit EMS organizations, as well as billing companies, software manufacturers and others that serve the nation’s ambulance industry.

Doug has been involved in EMS for more than 30 years, becoming an EMT at age 16 — and his entire professional life since then has been dedicated to EMS. He was also an EMS instructor, and served as an EMS administrator at the county, regional, statewide and Federal levels, including the United States Department of Health and Human Services. His engaging and humorous presentation style has been featured at EMS conferences nationwide.

Doug’s work as an ambulance industry attorney and consultant focuses primarily on reimbursement, compliance, coding, business counseling and transactions, contracts and other areas of the firm's practice. Doug is a Certified Ambulance Coder (CAC) and a founder of the National Academy of Ambulance Coding (NAAC). He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court as well as numerous other Federal and state courts.

A prolific EMS writer, Doug has authored hundreds of articles and columns, and he is an author, co-author or contributor for many of the industry’s leading textbooks. He serves as a member of the Journal of Emergency Medical Services Editorial Board. Doug also served as a Commissioner of the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS).

Doug Wolfberg Founding Partner Page, Wolfberg & Worth, LLC

Featuring Dynamic Content On Today’s Hot Topics EMS State of the Industry

Ambulance Cost Data Collection HIPAA: EMS’ First Case Settlement

Documentation Performance Compliance Update

Top Industry HR Issues

MEDICARE UPDATE COMPLIANCE UPDATE

DAILY AGENDA: April 15-16 5

DAY 2 — Wednesday, April 15 7:00 — 8:00 AM Check-in & Materials Pickup 8:00 — 8:15 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks BILLING TRACK TRAUMA SYSTEM TRACK

8:15 — 9:30AM Ambulance Cost Data Collection Mental Health & Crisis De-escalation

9:30 — 9:40 AM VENDOR BREAK VENDOR BREAK 9:40 — 10:45 AM HIPAA & Compliance Update 10:45 — 11:50 AM Improving Revenue Cycle Performance

12:00 — 1:15 PM LUNCH PROVIDED : Open Networking

1:15 — 2:30 PM Workers Comp Burning Issues in Burn Care

2:30 — 2:40 PM VENDOR BREAK VENDOR BREAK

2:40 — 4:00 PM PWW—TBA NEED TO KNOW: Human Trafficking 4:00 — 5:00 PM PWW—TBA Urban Triage DAY 3 — Thursday, April 16 7:30 — 8:00 AM Check-in & Materials Pickup (single Day 3 registrants only)

8:00 — 9:00 AM Medicare Update—Part 1 ADH Leadership Update

9:00 — 10:00 AM Medicare Update—Part 2. Heads up? Higher Energy? Pit Crews? The Science of Resuscitation

10:00 — 10:15 AM VENDOR BREAK VENDOR BREAK

10:15 — 11:45 PM PWW—TBA Hospice & End of Life: A New Paradigm 12:00 — 1:00 PM LUNCH PROVIDED : Open Networking FINAL VENDOR BREAK 1:00 — 2:00 PM PWW—TBA Medical Marijuana—Highs and Lows 2:00 — 2:10 PM BREAK BREAK

2:10 — 3:10 PM What you need to know to get paid PTSD: Caring for the Caregivers 3:10 — 4:00 PM JOINT SESSION: ArAA General Membership Meeting (Door Prize Drawings)

Give me a hand! PRACTICAL, HANDS-ON SKILLS LAB

National Perspectives on Local Issues 6

Special ArAA room rate for the conference is available (single

or double occupancy). Ask for the Arkansas Ambulance Association rate when you make your reservations!

Rate effective thru March 24, 2020

Special conference rate good until room block is filled.

11301 Financial Centre Pkwy.

Little Rock, Arkansas Tel: 501-312-9000

Call Today For Reservations 501-312-9000

Group ID: Arkansas Ambulance Assn.

The Embassy Suites hotel and conference center is a beautiful full-service hotel located in West Little Rock, just off the intersection of I-430 and I-630. Conveniently located near numerous restaurants, shops, business districts and hospitals, the hotel is just 9 miles west of downtown Little Rock and 15 miles from the airport. Enjoy a fun day out for the whole family at Little Rock Zoo or Wild River Country Water Park, both only a short distance away, or take in a day of cultural experiences at Arkansas Art Center. Shop at the Park Plaza Mall or Promenade Shopping Center, then enjoy a memorable night out at the Little Rock River Market District, offering an exciting mix of a mix of galleries, restaurants and bars.

For business, relaxation or a little of both, the Embassy Suites in Little Rock welcomes you with warm hospitality and outstanding service.

King and Double Non-smoking rooms available

Single Occupancy $125/night Double Occupancy $125/night

Triple Occupancy $135.00/night Quad Occupancy $145.00/night

Plus Applicable Taxes

On behalf of the members of the Arkansas Ambulance Association, welcome to Arkansas EXPO 2020. The goal of the EXPO and the mission of the ArAA is centered on education geared toward helping all providers achieve maximum efficiency in both business operations and clinical performance. From our humble beginnings in a small conference room to today’s feature packed EXPO, the ArAA remains committed to providing you the latest news and information that will help you delivery excellence in all that you do.

Things change quickly in our industry, and the impacts on we do our jobs can dramatically change. EXPO 2020 is filled with speakers and content designed to help EMS professionals respond to and be in front of many of the new paradigms that will be EMS of the future. As an industry, we must decide — are we going to be reactive or proactive? Come to EXPO and learn how you can manage in this new environ-ment.

Whether you are on the front lines or play an administrative or operations role in your agency, EXPO has something for you. We look forward to your attendance. Stay safe and thank you for your continued support of the Arkansas EMS EXPO.

Amanda Newton, ArAA President

Conference Fees Cost Conf. Fees

Facility Charge PreCon Day 1 (required for all attendees) MUST BE PREPAID—NO AT-DOOR PAYMENTS

$100 per person x _____

Facility Charge—Day 2 (required for all attendees) MUST BE PREPAID—NO AT-DOOR PAYMENTS

$100 per person x _____

Facility Charge—Day 3 (required for all attendees) MUST BE PREPAID—NO AT-DOOR PAYMENTS

$100 per person x _____

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Please return completed form(s) and payment in full for CONFERENCE fees to:

Arkansas Ambulance Association EMS EXPO Registration PO Box 11330 El Dorado, AR 71730

Registration Form Due to limited space, preregistration required by

FRI APRIL 10, 2020 *** NO At-the-Door Registration ***

Cancellations of preconference fees must be requested in writing no later than Friday, April 10, 2020 for a full re-fund. Substitution of attendees is allowed with prior no-tice. A refund of 50% of facility fees may be granted for cancellations on the beginning day of the conference, subject to ArAA Board approval.

FAX CANCELLATION/REFUND REQUEST TO: (870) 881-8989 or email kkelley@ipa.net

Take advantage of the savings and the education provided through this year’s EMS Management and Trauma Systems subgrant from the Arkansas Department of Health!

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