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HASTINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT
MICHAEL T. SCHUTT, FIRE & EMS DIRECTOR
115 West 5'h Street
Hastings, MN 55033-1815
Business Office (651) 480-6150
Fax (651) 480-6170
TO: Honorable Mayor Hicks and City Council Members
FROM: Michael T. Schutt, Fire & EMS Director ~~
DATE: September 11, 2008
SUBJECT: Out-of--State Travel and Conference
Description:
I am requesting authorization for Fire Office Billing Support Staff, Amy Carlson,
to attend a conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The focus of topics deals with
direct patient billing, Medicare and reimbursement updates, and ambulance
billing and compliance case studies.
Background:
Fire Services Office Manger, Penne Schuldt, attended this conference three years
ago and spoke highly of it. Since Penne's attendance, many of the rules and
regulations have changed. In addition to many new topics, this conference will
highlight and explain recent changes. She is recommending that Amy Carlson
attend this beneficial conference. I do have financial funds available in the 2008
budget to cover the expenses related to this conference.
Requested Action•
Authorization for Amy Carlson to attend the Ambulance Billing and Coding
Compliant Clinic in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
I will be at a conference and unable to attend the city council meeting. If you
have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 651-775-5547 anytime.
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