It’s a Small World After All
The EMS industry is a small town in a globalized world of connectivity. Professionals in the industry are bound to cross paths at some point in their careers, whether from catastrophic forces of nature, such as The Johnstown Flood, or through innovative training and research at the Center for Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh. Many build […]
I’ll Believe It When Ambulances Fly
When it comes to medical transportation, the possibilities seem to be endless in the modern world. In today’s globalized connectivity, the emergency medical transportation industry has been soaring to new heights, quite literally. The MedCenter Air Fixed Wing Program air ambulance program, owned by Atrium Health, has grown exponentially throughout the years, and the demands […]
Which is More Complicated: Understanding Your Golf Swing or Understanding Your Medical Coverage?
As an EMS administrator, you may be asked to golf in a few outings per year, maybe even your own fundraising event. But often there is not even time to practice that slice or duff tendency because you have your head in the business, trying to stay on top of revenue cycle management, ICD 10 […]
Annual Pinnacle EMS Leadership Forum to Be Held in Phoenix, AZ – July 23-26, 2018
For almost 15 years, the Emergency Services organization and consultant team at Fitch & Associates have provided an informative and cultivating forum for its attendees. For Fitch & Associates, this conference is more than just talking about healthcare and what differences EMS can make, it’s about networking and giving leadership to those involved in Emergency […]
Consider Yourself Incomplete
Name: John R. Zaragoza Title: Division Director- Department of Public Protection in the Division of Emergency Medical Services In a world of constant transformation, change is inevitable. John R. “Z” Zaragoza, Director of EMS in the Department of Public Protection for Volusia County, Florida seems to be making the world a better place through his passion […]
AIM, Online Software and Billing System, Partners with Savvik Buying Group
For over 30 years, Ambulance Information Management (AIM) has provided ambulance billing services to the national community. With a mission of dispatching, providing positive patient care charting and QA processes, AIM has serviced those EMS agencies who perform basic and critical care EMS. Since then, they have teamed up with different service providers, including Savvik, […]
Savvik Says Q&A Leads to Quality Assurance
Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, TN. is a nationally-acclaimed, multi-hospital health system known for its academic medical center. Every year, more than 600,000 people are treated by the team of healthcare professionals who are part of Erlanger. Erlanger is the 7th largest public hospital in the United States treating adults and children and is the […]
Savvik Honors EMS Week
In honor of EMS week, Savvik acknowledges the progression in the industry of products since its inception in 1997, but more important than the state-of-the-art ambulances, hi-tech communication software, and even the boots to outfit the staff, Savvik recognizes the people. Happy EMS week to all of the hard-working men and women in the world […]
Savvik Services the Service Industry: One Service Feature
Products fuel services and services fuel the Savvik need. No one tells a better story about that process than Savvik, but what about the types of service Savvik services? For instance, how do EMS services thrive? Operate? For that matter, how does the process even start? The EMS process starts with EMS dispatch and diligence is […]
Linking Vendors, Manufacturers, Customers Oh My!
Consider LinkedIn the water cooler of all water coolers fully equipped with a first-in bag. It is the business, company, organization hub that attracts and contains content from connecting vendors and manufacturers to trade articles that relate to specific professions. It is new to Savvik, and it is easy to follow. While the buzz surrounding […]