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GEMSA UpdateJuly 3, 2019 The Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association received a call from Commissioner Frank Berry, Head of the GA Dept. of Community Health on Tuesday, July 2, regarding two issues, the Upper Payment Limit (UPL) and EMS License Fees. Commissioner Berry indicated that for the upcoming July board meeting, they will delay the UPL implementation until August. The UPL for Ambulance Services will not have any time limits. Previously it was said you would need to wait until next year for those who were not accepted in the initial process. For services who want to form an Intergovernmental agreement with their hospital authority, or one outside county if not such authority exist in their county, they can start participating once that IGA is completed. So in summary - starting in August, they will start the UPL program. Those who can get an IGA with hospital authority by then can participate, those who may take more time, once completed, can start participating in the UPL Program. The Department of Community Health will be putting out information on process, etc. in the near future so everyone is updated and understands the process. --------------------------------------- For EMS Licensing Fees, Commissioner Berry has also agreed to discuss additional areas that would increase reimbursement to all EMS. Commissioner Berry will be reaching out in the near future to initiate those discussions. ------------------------------------- This is very good news and appreciative of all who helped get the word to DCH on both issues EMS was facing. GEMSA will provide more information as we hear more.
Call for Candidates 2019Division Vice Presidents and At-Large Board MembersThe Georgia Association of EMS is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors. During this election year the Association will be electing the following positions: VICE President for each Division – Term of Service 2020-2022
Anyone wishing to run for one of these positions should submit their name, current address, current contact numbers, and a brief work related history to include why you want to be a board member (200 words or less) electronically here: 2019 GEMSA Call For Candidates Nominations must be received no later than noon on July 31, 2019. Learn more here.
2019 GEMSA Providers & educators conference - Registration is open!
View the brochure, register online, view other details and more on our conference page here. Also, make your hotel reservation now! Rooms sell out every year. Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration 2019
Our sponsors and exhibitors are what allows us to maintain our registration cost so we can keep the conferences affordable for EMS professionals in the state. Download our complete exhibitor and sponsorship guide for complete details on these opportunities or click on the links below.
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October 4-8, 2019
The Summer issue of the GEMSA Journal is now available in a 
Interview: Keith Wages, Director of OEMS