CMS Announces New Voluntary Reimbursement Model
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation's (Innovation Center) has announced a new voluntary reimbursement Model. The Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) Model is a five-year payment model that will provide greater flexibility to ambulance care teams to address emergency health care needs of Medicare beneficiaries following a 911 call. More information may be found on the ET3 Model Website. We will post more information as it becomes available.
EMT Vaccine Administration Guidance
The Office of EMS has received an increasing number of inquiries regarding the process that allows EMTs to administer vaccines. In response we have released the following guidance:
Vaccination Memo, March 2019.
NEMSIS V2 to V3 Transition Goal
As of March 11th, 2019, there are 60 certified EMS agencies reporting National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS) Version 3 (V3) data and 34 certified EMS agencies reporting NEMSIS Version 2 (V2) data. Our goal is to have all agencies reporting NEMSIS V3 data to the State Office of EMS by December 31st, 2019.
Educational Opportunities
Interior Region EMS Symposium
March 27th-30th, 2019, Wedgewood Resort, Fairbanks, Alaska
See what's on the 25th Annual Interior Region EMS Council Symposium Agenda here. Don't miss out, register online at www.iremsc.org.
For a complete list of upcoming educational opportunities please click here.
Job Announcements
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Southern Region EMS Council is hiring.
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Questions regarding the application process or positions should be directed to Julie Pannone, (907)-562-6449.
Preventing Suicide In Your Community
It it is important to remember that no one—health care specialist, teacher, counselor, and not the most passionate and involved parent—can establish effective suicide prevention strategies alone. The participation, support, and active involvement of others in the community are essential for success. Take part in prevention for your community, check out the community checklist provided on page 44 and 45 within the State of Alaska Suicide Prevention Plan 2018-2022.
Visit the CARELINE Website or download the CARELINE App.
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