The Virginia Ambulance Association is hosting an informational session in partnership with Palmetto GBA, the regional Medicare Administrative Contractor on July 22, 2021 in conjunction with our quarterly VAA membership meeting. Kathy Boehm, Senior Provider Relations Representative in Provider Outreach and Education will review current Medicare post-payment review efforts for ambulance services and share compliance tips. […]

The Virginia Ambulance Association is proud to announce that today, the governor signed into legislation a bill that recognizes the contribution of ambulance companies of all types by exempting all licensed EMS vehicles from payment of tolls operated by the state of Virginia. With more than 50% of ambulance transports in Virginia being conducted by […]

The Virginia Ambulance Association, in cooperation with Palmetto GBA, will be offering a Medicare Ambulance Refresher Workshop.  This workshop will give you the opportunity to hear about many of the current billing and compliance issues facing ambulance companies and those who arrange for medical transportation for patients by ambulance. Representatives from Palmetto will present information to […]

At our February 2018 meeting, the VAA held elections for our Board Members and Directors. The outcome was as follows: Board of Directors: Kevin Dillard – Lifecare Medical Transports Gary Dalton – Valley Medical Transport Randy Breton – Physicians Transport Service Tony Wilson – Sentara Medical Transport Steve Higgins – Priority Patient Transport Danny Wildman […]

The Virginia Ambulance Association is happy to announce that Danny Wildman of Lifecare Medical Transports in Fredericksburg has been appointed as the Virginia Ambulance Association representative on the Governor’s EMS Advisory Board. The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board serves as a formal liaison between the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) and the public, ensuring […]

The Virginia Ambulance Association is proud to announce the start of our recruitment campaign.  Our campaign is focused on increasing awareness of the VAA and what it can do for EMS agencies across the Commonwealth.  The larger our membership, the greater the strength of our voice and the more opportunities we will have to affect […]

The Virginia Ambulance Association represents the interests of private ambulance services across the commonwealth.  EMS is the backbone of healthcare access and deserves a seat at any table where healthcare policy and legislation will be the focus.  We must educate our legislators about our role and how we fit into the rapidly changing healthcare environment. […]