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United Together for Progress

Welcome to the new site for the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin! 

Our new website offers more features to PAAW members than ever before.

We've got a new look, but more importantly we've got great new features that add value, content and open up communications between PAAW members. Talk shop in the Forum. Stay up to date on Legislative items and with national EMS news streaming feeds. Find opportunities on our jobs board or take in a ride along with a PAAW member ambulance service near you.  Best of all, it's easier than ever to stay connected and be "United Together for Progress".

PAAW members checkout the new Members section ~ just login above.  Not a current member?  It's easy and affordable to sign-up your entire ambulance service, medical first responder group or as an individual member.  Just click the Membership tab for all the details.

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Need assistance or instructions on how to login to the PAAW Members' section for the first time?  Click here for easy step-by-step instructions.




August 16, 2010

Will the City of Sheboygan Fire Department Stay in the Ambulance Business?  It's up to the Voters in November

Residents in the city of Sheboygan will decide whether or not the city stays in the ambulance business.  The city council last night approved holding a binding referendum in the November election asking:  “Shall the city of Sheboygan abandon its fire department based ambulance service in favor of a non-government operated ambulance service no later than January 1st , 2012?”  Read more...




August 12, 2010

Wisconsin EMS Rules are Up for Discussion and Change

The Wisconsin EMS Section proposes to repeal and recreate the existing four administrative rule chapters pertaining to EMS into one updated chapter DHS 110.  The proposed rule draft can be located by clicking here or refer to the website dedicated to the agency's notice by clicking here.

During the week of August 2nd the EMS Section held public hearings in Wausau, Madison, Janesville, Fond du Lac, and Ashland on Administrative Rules DHS 110, which is the consolidation and update of Administrative Rules DHS 110-113, and 119.   Read the memo issued by EMS Section Chief Brian Litza.




August 6, 2010

Comment Now on Proposed Changes by CMS on Fractional Mileage!

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule which would change how ambulance service agencies are reimbursed for mileage.  If implemented, starting January 1, 2011, CMS would reimburse mileage at the tenth of a mile instead of the current policy of rounding up to the next whole mile.  According to CMS, this change would result in the reduction of between $45 and $80 million a year in payments to the EMS industry which is already under reimbursed by Medicare.

 

The policy change is currently a proposal which means Wisconsin’s ambulance services have an opportunity to comment on the proposed change and influence how and whether it is implemented.  The American Ambulance Association (AAA) has developed a sample letter and instructions on how to submit it.  Click each respective link below for details.  A copy of your letter should also be emailed to AAA representative Tristan North at tnorth@the-aaa.org.


Comments to the proposed rule must be received by August 24, 2010.




July 22, 2010

PSOW Conference Schedule Announced - Register Now!

The 23rd Annual Paramedic Systems of Wisconsin (PSOW) conference program has been announced.  This year’s conference will be held from September 22 to 24 at Tundra Lodge Resort and Conference Center, Green Bay.  Read more...




July 19, 2010

State EMT-Intermediate Coordinator Position Posted for Hire

The State of Wisconsin EMS Office has posted for hire the EMT-Intermediate Coordinator position.  The position enforces regulation of ambulance services and personnel operating as EMT-Intermediate Technicians and Intermediates.  The application deadline is August 10, 2010.  To review the job description or how to apply, click here.




July 14, 2010

Ambulance Worker Injury Rate Decreases

There is good news for Wisconsin's ambulance services.  The most recent changes to Wisconsin's Worker Compensation rates, caused by on-the-job injuries, showed a 7.12% decrease in claims for the Ambulance Industry code (7705).



July 12, 2010

PAAW Board of Directors Approve to Join the American Ambulance Association as State EMS Association Member

The PAAW Board of Directors unanimously approved on July 8th to join the American Ambulance Association (AAA) as a State EMS Association Member.  The decision allows members of PAAW access to educational discounts, both online and at the AAA conference, reduced AAA member dues for individual ambulance services, and a more active role and information exchange regarding Legislative work and initiatives in Washington, DC on behalf of the EMS industry.  PAAW is also named as the exclusive presenter of the Wisconsin Stars of Life recognition and awards program, which is aligned with AAA's national Stars of Life.  For more information on the AAA, click here.



July 12, 2010

PAAW Board Members Host Joint Meeting with the Minnesota Ambulance Association

On July 8th, Board members with the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin and the Minnesota Ambulance Association came together to personally meet in Duluth, Minnesota.  It was the first meeting between the two organizations.  The two-hour discussion was very productive in allowing both associations to share organization direction and discuss areas of common interest.  Additional meetings between PAAW and MAA will be scheduled in the near future.
 



July 1, 2010

EMT License Renewal Period Concluded June 30th

According to the State EMS Office, every First Responder or EMT (all levels) must now hold a license or certificate that shows an expiration date of June 30, 2012.  If you do not have a card with that date, you must cease practicing unless one of two criteria have been met.  Also, the ambulance service provider's renewal application is now available.  Read more on both items.....




May 24, 2010

PSOW and PAAW Combine Annual EMS Conference and "Stars of Life" Awards Program

Paramedic Systems of Wisconsin (PSOW) and the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin (PAAW) announced today their new partnership beginning with the PSOW conference, September 22 to 24, 2010 at the Tundra Lodge in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  Read more...



PAAW is pleased to partner with the following industry leading organizations:

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PAAW Members

Ambulance Services - 22

Affiliates - 3

Individuals - 000

Patient Contacts or Emergency Calls to PAAW Service Members Last Year

Over 300,000











Stars of Life 2010 Awards and Recognition Dinner

September 22 - Green Bay

Twenty emergency medical professionals, nominated by their respective ambulance service director, will receive accolades and induction at the Wisconsin Stars of Life 2010 celebration and recognition dinner.

The 5th annual dinner and awards program, which recognizes and celebrates the work of individual ambulance professionals, will be held Wednesday, September 22 at Tundra Lodge and Conference Center in Green Bay and held in conjunction with the PSOW conference. 

The Wisconsin Stars of Life event is proudly presented by the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin and is modeled after the American Ambulance Association national Stars program.

For more information on this year's Stars program or PSOW conference, click here.

If you are a business or organization and wish to sponsor the Stars of Life program, click here for sponsor information.




Upcoming events

22 Sep 2010 • Tundra Lodge, Green Bay Website - www.psow.org
22 Sep 2010 10:00 AM • Tundra Lodge, Green Bay
22 Sep 2010 06:00 PM • Tundra Lodge, Green Bay
23 Sep 2010 • Tundra Lodge, Green Bay Website - www.psow.org
24 Sep 2010 • Tundra Lodge, Green Bay Website - www.psow.org
5 Oct 2010 09:00 AM • Sheraton Madison Hotel, 706 John Nolen Drive, Madison
6 Oct 2010 09:00 AM • Sheraton Madison Hotel, 706 John Nolen Drive, Madison
4 Nov 2010 10:00 AM • TBD
7 Dec 2010 09:00 AM • Sheraton Madison Hotel, 706 John Nolen Drive, Madison
8 Dec 2010 09:00 AM • Sheraton Madison Hotel, 706 John Nolen Drive, Madison

Click here for the next PAAW Board of Directors meeting agenda, meeting location, hotel accommodations and driving directions.




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Through a special arrangement with EMS Magazine, PAAW members can now receive a free 12-month subscription, a $40 value, to receive either the print or electronic version. 

Stay on top of national EMS news, tips, a variety of topics and special reports - delivered right to your home or work address or e-mail account the beginning of every month!  PAAW members must sign up to receive this benefit. 

To begin your free subscription, login into the All Members section.  If it's your first time logging in, click here for easy step-by-step instructions.  Start your free subscription today - it only takes five minutes!




 
 
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