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Welcome to the Pintler Billing Services newsletter! Our mission is to support your agency with excellent revenue recovery to allow you to focus on providing excellent care. Read on for relevant information from around the state and nation regarding EMS revenue recovery and exciting news from our office.
EMS Week Drawing
At Pintler Billing Services, we deeply appreciate the dedication and hard work you put into serving our community every day. Your commitment to saving lives and providing critical care does not go unnoticed, and we want to take this opportunity to celebrate you during EMS Week.
As a token of our gratitude, we are excited to announce a special drawing exclusively for our EMS clients. The winner will receive a fantastic prize package, including:
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A Yeti cooler
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A tactical car safety tool
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A $100 gift card to JP Custom Leatherworks
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And a few more goodies!
To enter the drawing, simply Click the "Enter" button below and fill out 3 questions. The winner will be announced on June 5th.
Thank you for all that you do. We are honored to support you and look forward to celebrating EMS Week together!
Legislative Updates
We are excited to bring you the latest legislative updates that could significantly impact ambulance services in Montana. Here are the key bills currently under consideration:
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HB56: Establish Ambulance Provider Assessment Fee Program
This bill is a supplemental Medicaid payment program for private agencies (UPL) that was signed by the Governor. To read more about this bill click here.
HB128: Protection for Volunteer Responders
Sponsored by Rep. Jones, HB128 aims to protect volunteer emergency responders from termination by their employers when they respond to emergency calls. This bill has garnered strong support from the Fire Alliance and various volunteers who testified in favor of it. HB128 has successfully passed the House and Senate.
HB129: Income Tax Incentives for Volunteer Responders
Another important bill sponsored by Rep. Jones, HB129, proposes an income tax incentive for qualifying volunteer emergency responders. This bill has passed the House and Senate.
HB243: Tax Credit for Volunteer First Responders
Sponsored by Rep. Gist, HB243 seeks to provide a $1,500 tax credit to volunteer first responders. This bill has been tabled.
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We will continue to monitor these bills and provide updates as they progress through the legislative process. Your support and advocacy are crucial in ensuring that these important measures are enacted.
Thank you for your dedication to providing essential emergency medical services to our communities.
EMS Week
National EMS Week is May 18th to the 24th. The theme this year is "We Care. For Everyone."
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National EMS Week was established in 1974. Established to celebrate and honor EMS professionals who serve their communities with unwavering dedication, skill, and heart. As National EMS Week approaches, we have an opportunity to shine a light on how EMS supports and protects your community. This is our opportunity to raise public awareness, showcase local agencies, and honor the everyday heroes who dedicate themselves to serving others.
Leslie's Letter to the Editor
This letter was submitted to most major newspapers around the state.
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