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SUMMARY:2026 TASA Mid-Winter Conference - Feb 18-20 (Pre-Conference Feb 17-18)
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for an Inspiring Leadership Conference! This conference will bring together leaders in emergency medical services from across the state to share insights\, best practices\, and innovations in ambulance leadership and operations. \nSpeakers\n\n\n\nExplore essential pieces of effective leadership.\nHear from industry leaders and experts on the latest trends and enhance your leadership skills and operational efficiency.\n\n\n\nNetworking \n\nConnect with peers\, share experiences\, and build valuable relationships within the EMS community.\nEngage in interactive sessions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitors \n\nExplore the latest technologies and products that are shaping the future of emergency medical services.\nUnlock new strategies for growth and success!\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis conference is ideal for EMS directors\, managers\, supervisors\, and other professionals dedicated to improving ambulance leadership\, operations and patient care. \nJoin us for a transformative experience that will empower ambulance leaders to enhance their service and impact in their communities. We look forward to seeing you there! \nHost Hotel Reservations:\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Park Vista Hotel by Double Tree – 705 Cherokee Orchard Road\, Gatlinburg\, TN 37738\nEarly reservation rate (before January 24th\, 2026): $120.00\nUse “Group Code”:  TAS\nBooking Link: click here\nThe discounted room rate is available until Friday\, January 23\, 2026 or until there are no rooms available.\nConference Dates- February 18 – 20\, 2026 (Pre-Conference: Feb. 17 & 18)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Alternate/Overflow Hotel Reservations:\n\n\n\n\n\nExtra rooms have been secured at the Bearskin Lodge on the River – 840 River Road\, Gatlinburg\, TN for Feb. 17-19\, 2026\nGuests should call the front desk of Bearskin Lodge at 877-795-7546 and mention that they need to book a room inside the block named TN Ambulance Service\nThe group is named TN Ambulance Service and the discount reservation code is TAS26\nRoom rate is the same as Park Vista rate of $120.00 per night\nQuestions or difficulties email Rick Valentine at rvalentine@seviercountytn.org\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Dates: February 18 – 20\, 2026 (Pre-Conference: Feb. 17 & 18) \n\n\nConference Location: Park Vista Hotel Conference Center – 705 Cherokee Orchard Road\, Gatlinburg\, TN 37738 \nMain Conference: Feb. 18 – 20  Download Full Conference Agenda/Flyer \nPre-Conference: EMS Administrator Foundations 2.0 – Feb. 17 (1300-1630) and Feb. 18 (0800-1130) Upstairs Mountain View Conference Rooms Download Pre-Con Agenda/Flyer \nPre-Conference: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Feb. 18 (0730-1130) Upstairs Mountain View Conference Rooms ***Mary Lee Lemley will reach out to you for an on-line portion that must be completed before the pre-con***
URL:https://tennesseeambulance.com/event/2026-tasa-mid-winter-conference/
LOCATION:The Park Vista – A DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel – Gatlinburg\, 705 Cherokee Orchard Road\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lis Henley":MAILTO:elisabeth.henley@vumc.org
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SUMMARY:2025 TASA Reimbursement & Compliance Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for an Inspiring 2025 TASA Reimbursement Compliance Conference! \nThis conference will will be held at the Park Vista Hotel\, Gatlinburg TN.  This conference is designed to offer attendees educational and networking opportunities to build/improve their EMS reimbursement and compliance within EMS.  Education and training will by provided by PWW (Page Wolfberg & Wirth LLC) and Chris Kelley sponsored by Amerimed EMS. \nPre-Conference:\nAugust 27 (9:00am-11:00am) Overview and updates on the 2025-26 EMS Equipment Grants and the upcoming legislative priorities.\nMain Conference:\nAugust 27 (12:00pm – 5:00pm) – August 28\, 2025 (8:00am-5:00pm) \nCEU’s: \n4.0 CEU Units (CAC mandatory) are available for this conference\n8.0 CEU Units (CAC elective) are available for this conference\n12.0 CEU Units (CACO) are available for this conference\n12.0 CEU Units (CAPO) are available for this conference \nAgenda: Here. Wednesday noon- Thursday at 5pm \n\nFEATURED SPEAKERS:\nDay 1 (August 27\, 2025 / 12pm-5pm) sponsored by Amerimed EMS\nChris Kelly – HealthCare Attorney\nChris Kelly is an attorney who focuses on the ambulance industry. He writes regularly for EMS World and sits on the magazine’s editorial advisory board. He has co-authored two books on HIPAA for EMS and ambulance services and has been an adjunct instructor for Virginia College\, teaching Legal Aspects of Healthcare Administration and Health Law & Ethics. Chris has represented many ambulance services in Medicare audits and formal investigations\, State licensing issues\, contracting issues\, overpayment appeals and numerous other EMS related matters\, winning several cases that have had major impact on ambulance reimbursement in the U.S. Chris represents clients in many states across the country and is a frequent contributor to various EMS publications and a frequent lecturer at State and National EMS meetings and conferences. \nDay 2 (August 28\, 2025 / 8am-5pm)\nDoug Wolfberg – EMS Attorney\nDoug Wolfberg is an attorney and founding partner of Page\, Wolfberg & Wirth (PWW)\, a national law firm focusing exclusively on Emergency Medical Services (EMS)\, ambulance and medical transportation law. He is also a Mobile Healthcare Consultant and co-founder of PWW Advisory Group\, and co-founder of the National Academy of Ambulance Compliance (NAAC). Doug has been involved in EMS for over 40 years as an EMS provider and EMS system administrator\, as well as a nationally-known author\, lecturer and respected EMS thought leader. \n  \n\n\n\n\nNetworking:\n\nConnect with peers\, share experiences\, and build valuable relationships within the EMS community.\nEngage in interactive sessions\n\n\nExhibitors:\n\n\n\nExplore the latest technologies and products that are shaping the future of emergency medical services.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: Park Vista Resort in Gatlinburg\, TN\, is a newly renovated Doubletree brand hotel featuring 300 accommodating guestrooms and suites. At the Park Vista\, it is our nature to provide spacious guestrooms\, each with a private balcony and stunning views of the Great Smoky Mountains. You will fall in love with the sunrise\, city lights and the mysterious “Blue Smoke” indigenous to our mountains. \nHotel Reservations: 865-436-9211 or 1-800-421-PARK or www.parkvista.com \nRoom Rate: $120.00 \nOnline Booking Code: TRC \nBooking Link: click here \n**The discounted rate expires on 8-7-2025 or until there are no rooms available** \n 
URL:https://tennesseeambulance.com/event/2025-reimbursement-conference/
LOCATION:The Park Vista – A DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel – Gatlinburg\, 705 Cherokee Orchard Road\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lis Henley":MAILTO:elisabeth.henley@vumc.org
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SUMMARY:TASA Annual Membership Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:TASA Annual Membership Meeting will be held at the Park Vista Hotel\, Conference Center\, Main Conference room to follow the 1030 speaker. \n1130-1200 AM Eastern Standard TIME
URL:https://tennesseeambulance.com/event/tasa-annual-membership-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:The Park Vista – A DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel – Gatlinburg\, 705 Cherokee Orchard Road\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lis Henley":MAILTO:elisabeth.henley@vumc.org
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SUMMARY:2025 TASA Mid-Winter Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for an Inspiring Leadership Conference! This conference will bring together leaders in emergency medical services from across the state to share insights\, best practices\, and innovations in ambulance leadership and operations. \n\nSpeakers:\n\nExplore essential pieces of effective leadership.\nHear from industry leaders and experts on the latest trends and enhance your leadership skills and operational efficiency.\n\n\nNetworking:\n\nConnect with peers\, share experiences\, and build valuable relationships within the EMS community.\nEngage in interactive sessions\n\n\nExhibitors:\n\nExplore the latest technologies and products that are shaping the future of emergency medical services.\n\n\nUnlock new strategies for growth and success!\n\nWho Should Attend: This conference is ideal for EMS directors\, managers\, supervisors\, and other professionals dedicated to improving ambulance leadership\, operations and patient care. Registration: Early bird registration is open now. For more details and to register\, please click here. Join us for a transformative experience that will empower ambulance leaders to enhance their service and impact in their communities. We look forward to seeing you there! Hotel Reservations: \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Park Vista Hotel by Double Tree – Gatlinburg\, TN\nEarly reservation rate (before January 24th\, 2025): $120.00\nUse “Group Code”:  AMB\nBooking Link: click here\nThe discounted room rate is available until Friday\, January 24\, 2025 or until there are no rooms available.\n\n\n\nThe Park Vista overflow hotel is The Bearskin Lodge located at 840 River Rd in Gatlinburg \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the Conference Agenda (rev 2-8-25) \n\n \n  \nEMS Administrator 1.0 \nWednesday Feb. 19 (8am-12pm) FREE – Presented by TASA and University of TN County Technical Assistance Service (CTAS) – download agenda/brochure\nA foundational training for individuals with a varying ranges of experience in managing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) administrative responsibilities. \nTEMSEA Leadership II: Preceptor and FTO\nTuesday Feb. 18 (12pm-4pm) – Wednesday Feb. 19 (8am-12pm) $100– Presented by the TN EMS Educators Association\nThis course is for the new\, soon to be\, or recently new Preceptor and/or Field Training Officer. 
URL:https://tennesseeambulance.com/event/2025-tasa-mid-winter-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:The Park Vista – A DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel – Gatlinburg\, 705 Cherokee Orchard Road\, Gatlinburg\, TN\, 37738\, United States
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