On February 24, 2025, TennCare formally requested the CY 2024 EMS Cost & Utilization Report from each EMS provider, due no later than May 31, 2025. In order for this submission to be considered complete, you must:

• Utilize the current template, version 1.6 (“EMS COST & UTILIZATION REPORT TEMPLATE_v.1.6.xls”) which can be downloaded here: https://myersandstauffer.com/client-portal/tennessee/#toggle-id-5
• Upload the signed certification on the “Signed Certification” event line in the stat log (Note: the signature must be a “wet” signature, or signed electronically. Typed names in the signature field do NOT qualify as a signature.)
  • If needed, the signed certification event can be added via the drop down menu at the bottom of the stat log
• Upload both financial and transport support on the Working Trial Balance and Transport Log event lines, respectively
  • Additionally, if you were unable to attend the online trainings which provided additional information about Web Portal and the Cost & Utilization form, you can access those recordings here.  https://myersandstauffer.com/client-portal/tennessee/#toggle-id-4

As a reminder, for the CY 2024 TN EMS Cost and Utilization Report submission, you must submit through the TN EMS Web Portal. If you have already registered for the web portal, it is recommended that you verify that you are able to log in at least two weeks prior to the submission due date.

If you have not registered for the web portal, please complete the attached registration form with the required information, including public facing IP address or range of IP addresses (which can be obtained from your IT department or network provider). Upon completion of this form, please email it to TNEMT@mslc.com. Please note that registration processing may take as long as 3-5 business days.

Submissions will not be marked complete until a completed Excel-based Cost & Utilization report, supporting documentation, AND signed certification have been submitted.

Additional resources, such as user guide and FAQ documents can be downloaded here: https://myersandstauffer.com/client-portal/tennessee/#toggle-id-5

Please contact TNEMT@mslc.com should you have any questions.

Thank you,

TN EMT
PH: 800.374.6858
www.myersandstauffer.com

The payment reports for the SFY25 Q2 TennCare supplemental  payments were sent out by email yesterday (2-11-25). TennCare has instructed the MCO’s to make these payments by February 28, 2025.

After sending out the payment notices yesterday, several providers identified a significant decrease in their payment numbers compared to previous quarters. I brought this to the attention of TennCare and they immediately reached out to the MCO’s.

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Cecilia leads a progressive Fire and EMS program at GPHS, dedicated to developing the next generation of firefighters and emergency responders. Her students actively engage with local agencies, gaining hands-on experience in fireground operations, 911 centers, and aeromedical services, just to name a few.

Her next major initiative is to take her current cohort of 15 students to the FDIC conference in Indianapolis in April 2025. This experience will provide unparalleled exposure to industry leaders, advanced training, and networking opportunities, reinforcing their commitment to the profession. The total fundraising goal for this effort is approximately $15,000. By supporting this initiative, we can help recruit future students, enhance retention, and foster lifelong careers in fire service through early engagement.

Download the GPHS Fire & EMS Fundraiser Flyer

Learn More:
GPHS Fire & EMS Education Website
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TASA EMS Day on the Hill 2025

Link= 2025 TASA Legislative Priorities

TASA EMS Day on the Hill is March 19, 2025, at the Cordell Hull Building in Nashville.

We need every ambulance service in Tennessee to be represented on March 19, 2025. Will your service be represented?

Contact your State Representative and State Senator to schedule a meeting to discuss the legislative priorities. CALL OR EMAIL THEM TODAY – DON’T WAIT! use this link to find your representative and senator
Please wear your dress uniform or other appropriate attire representative of your agency.

Our Lobbyist will schedule meetings between the Legislative leadership and the TASA Board.

Prep meeting is the night prior on March 18, 2025 at the Nashville Downtown Doubletree at 1800.

If you would like for a TASA board member to go with you to discuss legislative issues during your meeting with your representative – just ask. If you need additional information or assistance please contact Tim Booher at timothy.booher@gmr.net

Dear EMS Service Directors,
In 2021, TASA completed their initial Statewide EMS Staffing Survey that assessed the current state of staffing across the state of Tennessee. We all remember that this was during the COVID-19 Pandemic which stretched our systems in unprecedented ways. Since that survey, legislation passed that allows EMS services to utilize the EMS-A (EMS Apprentice) aka Ambulance Operator position and the number of EMS services allowed to have their own service EMT/AEMT programs increased from 15 to 30.

This year we are sending out a follow up survey and TASA is requesting each EMS service to complete the 2024 Statewide EMS Staffing Survey. This follow up survey will allow comparative data to assess current state of staffing across the state of Tennessee. Once the survey information has been compiled and reviewed, TASA will share the results with you. The survey will be open until December 2, 2024.

The Survey Title: 2024 Statewide Tennessee EMS Staffing Survey Data
Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/ZFrxWLZMCC

The survey is quick, and questions are the same as the 2021 survey with one additional question regarding the EMS-A (Ambulance Operator) position.

Thank you in advance for your participation and look forward to seeing the results. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Lis Henley
TASA Secretary
615-335-9618
www.tennesseeambulance.com

Recently a question was asked by a rural county service.

Question: Can we receive TennCare reimbursement for TN-T2 if we use our local ER physician as the Qualified Healthcare Partner  (QHP) – even if the QHP chooses not to charge for the consultation?

Answer: We have reviewed this question with TennCare officials and their answer is YES:

• The EMS will still be reimbursed for their assessment and not for mileage as described under Scenario 2, regardless of if the QHP ‘treats’ the member or not or regardless of if the QHP bills for their service or not, as long as the EMS provider bills using the “W” modifier to indicate the use of telehealth and engaging a QHP (ED Physician) and;
• the ED Physician/QHP is assessing the member and advising as whether to complete  Treatment-In-Place (TIP), Transport to Alternate Destination (TAD), or transport the member to the ED
• the ED Physician/QHP should sign off on the ambulance ePCR in cases of TIP or TAD

Download the complete TN-T2 Guidance and FAQ’s

Snapshot of Scenario #2 

Service Providers,
This is just a reminder of the Pre-response Teleconference on Monday, October 21st at 10:00 am Central Time for Request for Application (RFA) #34307-32725 Essential Equipment Purchases for Licensed Ambulance Services in Tennessee. Please see the attached presentation that will be discussed. The information for the call is as follows:

Presentation PDF: click here to download/view

Meeting Name: RFA #34307-32725 Teleconference

Meeting number (access code): 2305 645-9670

Meeting password: 4BHmafiJM62

Meeting Link: https://tn.webex.com/tn/j.php?MTID=m48db5fed32c83e6eb8d33c8834da67bf

Join by phone: +1-415-655-0001 US TOLL

I hope that you can be in attendance.

Thank you so much for your interest in doing business with the State of Tennessee.

Melissa Painter | Competitive Procurement Director
Procurement Management Office
Division of Administrative Services
Andrew Johnson Tower, 5th Floor
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
p. 615-741-0285
c. 615-961-2482
Melissa.Painter@tn.gov

Application Process

While this fund supports response, relief, and recovery efforts in East Tennessee, our focus is on long-term recovery as this is historically the least funded strategy after a disaster. Specifically, we are focusing on the following counties impacted by Hurricane Helene: Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington.

Please note the Foundation does not provide grants directly to individuals. Eligible organizations include 501c3 public charities, units of government, public educational institutions, and houses of worship.

We want to hear from you and what your organization’s needs are. Please send us an email at grantmaking@etf.org with the following information:

1. A brief overview of your organization’s mission and programs.
2. List the counties in East Tennessee supported by your efforts. Please note that funds from Neighbor to Neighbor are to exclusively support counties most affected by the flooding in our 25-county service area.
3. A brief summary of the community needs/specific request for which your organization is seeking funding support and how the funds will be used.
4. Your organization’s primary contact person (executive director, board chair, etc.) and their email address and phone number.

Note: Only the first responder agency can apply for funding. If an individual first responder is in need of funding, the first responder agency can apply and the  local Neighbor to Neighbor non-profit can award the funding on behalf of the individual first responder if needed.

Please note our guidelines and process may evolve as we learn more about changing needs and priorities in the community. We will provide additional information as we learn more.

A member of the Foundation’s Grantmaking Team will respond with receipt of your email. We will be in touch with your organization if we have any follow-up questions. Please know we are receiving a high volume of requests and are working through each one, and we will get back to you as soon as we can with an update on your request.