Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Public Consulting Group for services related to the federal legislated ground ambulance collections data report. 

The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMA) have been directed by federal legislation passed in 2018 to compile a ground ambulance data collection report from all service providers to determine expenditures, revenues, utilization, and other data related to providing emergency medical services. 

This is an extensive report examining many different facets of emergency medical services delivery including organization type, number of responses, staffing and labor costs, facility and vehicle costs/depreciation, equipment and supply costs, revenue streams, and all other costs not reported elsewhere.  

Public Consulting Group (PCG) not only has a comprehensive understanding of the reporting requirements within the Ground Ambulance Data Collection System but also our operations since they work with us in completing the Ambulance Supplemental Pay Program. This familiarity will ensure that our cost report would be completed accurately and properly to avoid any penalties or cost reductions. 

Additionally, PCG will prepare the survey and supporting documentation, submit the report in the approved CMS format, and provide federal audit support throughout the process.



 

The Fire Chief and the EMS Administrator recommend approval of the agreement with Public Consulting Group for the mandatory Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection report.