Emergency Care

Emergency Care

Avoid Ambulance Billing Denials and Rejections

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

EMS billing staff require complete, accurate data to submit claims to payers. If crews can’t document and collect all necessary ...

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Steward Health Care Hosts EMS Stewards of the Community Awards

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Steward Now Accepting Nominations for Exceptional EMS Providers in the Mahoning Valley, Mercer County and surrounding communities In celebration of ...

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How to Find a Good Ambulance Repair Shop

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

If you are in need of ambulance repair services, it is important that you know how to find the best ...

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Pitt Study Suggests Risk Management Approach to Combat EMS Fatigue

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Extended shift work has historically been linked to interrupted sleep patterns and risk of injury, and is a persistent problem ...

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Emergency Care by Appointment: An Oxymoron?

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Dr. Alan Pitt In a WSJ article entitled “Why ER Visits for Non-Emergencies Aren’t Going Away,” Dr. Paul Auerbach, ...

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Shriners Erie Becomes Ambulatory Facility; Children’s Hospital to Establish Specialty Care Clinics

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Officials at Shriners Hospitals for Children® – Erie announced today that the facility is now officially an ambulatory surgery center ...

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New ER Designed for Patient Satisfaction—Space and Processes Upgraded, Enhanced

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Anne Stoltz After an 18-month, $11 million enhancement project, Altoona Regional unveiled its new Emergency department this spring. The ...