Date: June 27, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Instructors: Laura Gorman, RN | Zack Craft, ATP,CEAC,CAPS,WCS,CRTS

Credits: 1 Claim, Nursing Credits, and CCMC

Certified States: FL, TX, CA, OK, NM, GA, NM, ID, UT, LA, NC, VA

Objectives:

While air ambulance services represent only a small percentage of total ambulance transportation in workers’ compensation, they account for roughly half of the transportation costs. According to a National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) report, in 2017 there were slightly more than 2,300 incidents involving air ambulance transport in the workers’ compensation industry compared to over 45,000 ground ambulance incidents. Given the small number of air ambulance incidents and their relatively high cost, it is understandable why air ambulance services cause so much angst for workers’ compensation professionals in the workers’ compensation industry.

• Knowing when an air ambulance is the right choice
• Understanding the process of coordinating air ambulance services
• Pricing issues – a brief overview of fee schedules and legislative activities
• Case studies of real cases that require air ambulance transportation