June 24, 2026 | 3:00 PM ET

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has released its final report to Congress examining ground ambulance services using data collected through the Ground Ambulance Data Collection System (GADCS). This landmark dataset provides the most comprehensive national assessment to date of the costs, utilization patterns, and operational characteristics of ground ambulance providers and suppliers serving Medicare beneficiaries.

Join us for an in-depth review of MedPAC’s findings, recommendations, and policy considerations. During this webinar, experts will discuss what the GADCS data reveal about the cost of providing ground ambulance services across different organizational types and geographic settings, how MedPAC evaluated Medicare payment adequacy, and the potential implications for future reimbursement policy and ambulance service sustainability.

Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the report’s methodology, key conclusions, and the broader policy landscape as policymakers consider the future of Medicare ground ambulance payment reform.

Learning Objectives:

• Review MedPAC’s analysis of Ground Ambulance Data Collection System (GADCS) data.
• Understand key findings regarding ambulance service costs, revenues, and operational characteristics.
• Examine MedPAC’s recommendations and policy considerations for Medicare ground ambulance payment.
• Discuss potential impacts on ambulance providers, suppliers, and Medicare beneficiaries.
• Identify emerging issues and opportunities for stakeholder engagement following the release of the final report.