Health Management Associates (HMA) has released a new white paper, “Ground Ambulance Payment Landscape: Challenges and Policy Options,” providing an in-depth examination of the complex payment environment facing ground ambulance services and exploring potential policy solutions to improve sustainability and access.

The publication adds to a growing body of ambulance-focused research developed by HMA in recent years. Notably, this is the fourth ambulance-related white paper HMA has published. These studies have helped elevate critical issues affecting ambulance providers and have informed discussions among policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders nationwide.

For members who may have missed previous reports, HMA’s recent ambulance-focused publications include:

• Medicare Advantage Ground Ambulance Cost Sharing Levels Strain Enrollees and Ground Ambulance Entities
• Ground Ambulance Data Collection System (GADCS) Dataset Reflects Complexity and Challenges of the Industry, Highlights the Need to Improve and Continue Cost Data Collection
• Analysis of the Costs and Medicaid Payment Adequacy for Ground Ambulance Services in New York State

Together, these reports underscore the ongoing financial, operational, and reimbursement challenges confronting ground ambulance services while providing data-driven insights to support meaningful policy reform.

Members interested in reviewing the new or previous white papers can access them through HMA’s website.

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