The July 4th passage of Congress' H.R. 1, the "One Big Beautiful Bill," could have significant impacts on EMS and ambulance service delivery on the years to come. This session will examine the bill's implications on provisions such as Medicaid eligibility and co-pays, State Directed Payments and Provider Tax programs, and the potential trigger of S-PayGo provisions that could impact Medicare reimbursement.

 

Learn how to prepare your agency for the potential payment policies that could be substantially different based on the provisions in this legislation.

 

Join industry leaders Steve Wirth & Matt Zavadsky as they explore:

The origin and intent of the “One Bill” movement

Explore how “One Big Beautiful Bill” concepts may impact current EMS revenue models

Identify potential risks and opportunities for EMS agencies in this new law

Opportunities for EMS to align with hospitals and health systems

Leveraging data to make informed financial decisions such as budgeting, pricing, and system design decisions.

If you're looking to stay ahead of healthcare payment reform and understand how EMS fits into the bigger picture, this session is essential.

Every attendee of this webinar qualifies for NAAC-approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs). These CEUs can be applied toward maintaining certifications such as CAC, CACO, or CAFO—helping you stay current and compliant in today’s EMS environment.

Meet the Speakers:

Steve Wirth

Founding Partner

Steve Wirth is one of the nation’s most respected EMS attorneys and consultants, with over 40 years of experience across nearly every role in public safety—including EMT, paramedic, flight medic, fire officer, instructor, and EMS executive. As one of central Pennsylvania’s first paramedics, Steve brings both field experience and business insight to his legal work, having spent nearly a decade as a senior executive at a growing air and ground ambulance service. He is a past chair of the CAAS Panel of Commissioners and currently serves on the boards of the Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation and the National EMS Memorial Service. Steve is also an active participant in the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride, the Muddy Angels.

Matt Zavadsky

EMS and Mobile Healthcare Consultant

Matt is an EMS & Mobile Healthcare Consultant with PWW Advisory Group, LLC. Matt’s primary focus is assisting local communities, EMS agencies, fire departments, ambulance services, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations in evaluating and improving their EMS and mobile healthcare delivery systems for success and sustainability in the future. Matt has over 40 years of EMS and mobile healthcare experience and has held leadership positions in both the private and government sectors and is well-known throughout the nation as a key thought leader in advancing mobile healthcare. As chief transformation officer at MedStar Mobile Healthcare, he was responsible for developing external and internal agency relations, new strategic initiatives, healthcare system integration, and media/community relations. Through PWW|AG’s association management agreement, Matt is also the Executive Director and Education Committee Chair for the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI). He has also served in numerous leadership positions at the local, state, and national levels. Matt is a past president of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, is a current member of their EMS Economics Committee, a member of the national committee on EMS and MIH standards for the National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA), and was a member of the Institute of Medicine, Healthcare Policy Workgroup, on the Impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on U.S. Preparedness Resources and Programs. He also served on the steering committee for the development of the “Model EMS System of the Future” for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).