ET3: An Innovative Program for EMS

Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3), is a new initiative led by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) Innovation Center. ET3 offers treatment and transportation alternatives for emergency medical service (EMS) providers serving Medicare Fee for Services (FFS) beneficiaries. Fire Chief John SInclair, Kittitas Valley (WA) Fire & Rescue, Division Chief Peter Lawrence, Oceanside (CA) and Senior Consultant Maggie Dunham, Public Consulting Group, discuss:

• How departments can participate in ET3
• Potential benefits and drawbacks from participating in this initiative
• The value in testing the viability of alternatives for triage, treatment, and transport
• The importance of reporting quality and performance measures, HIE, and multi-payer strategies.
• Where we go from here if the approved projects are successful  

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