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Why should you be a member?
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| Feature | Benefit | Value |
| Legislative and Regulatory | Industry Representation at State and National Levels | Promote AAP Standards; influence safety, health and tax issues with the General Assembly and other state EMS related organizations. You have a voice and representation! Let it be heard. |
| Reimbursement and Compliance | Representation to Medicare, Managed Care, Medicaid through the Reimbursement Committee Chairs | Your questions or problems can be taken to the appropriate person through the Association’s relationship with CMS, Novitas, DHS, etc. |
| Networking | Annual conferences and seminars. Members received a reduced rate to attend AAP sponsored functions |
Annual conference each year with regional seminars on timely topics to help members run their service to its maximum efficiency. The Reimbursement Conference is targeted to the billing staff and billing companies to maximize members reimbursement. Regional seminars are targeted to the agency and topics can vary depending on the need of the EMS community. |
| Involvement | Committee Participation | Members can participate on Committees of interest. Current Committees include: Membership, Reimbursement, Professional/Agency Relations that lead the organization in the interest of its’ members. Additional Task Force appointments as needed. |
| Newsletters |
Issue Alerts or Membership Announcements
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Email Communication on timely topics as they become available, public or when the AAP office is notified. ****NEW: texts directly to your cell phone when communications are sent and we needs your response ASAP.**** A weekly compilation of news articles from PA newspapers highlighting the issues affecting EMS…from staffing shortages to news from the Governor or legislators. Members are made aware of important actions needed to move issues forward at the state and national level. Members are provided with talking points and letter templates to use. |
| Foundation | The PA EMS Provider Foundation |
The Foundation supports the welfare of PA EMS providers through scholarships for EMTs, LODD family grants, participation in crowd funding for critically injured providers, and recognition of exemplary providers. The Foundation has granted $130,000 via 55 scholarships to EMTs seeking advanced training. Stars of Life Awards recognize exemplary service. AAP members use this platform to reward staff in a formal setting. Since 2007, 178 EMS providers have been honored. The Foundation hosts an annual PA EMS Weekend of Recognition and Remembrance consisting of a memorial bike ride, the Stars of Life Awards banquet and a memorial service honoring PA EMS providers lost in the line of duty. |
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