Schertz EMS Billing

1. 1
Presented By: Buddy Kuhn, Fire Chief
Item # 5
City Council Meeting
September 11, 2017
Inter-local Agreement for
EMS Billing – Schertz EMS

2. Summary
Ordinance authorizes the City Manager
to execute an interlocal agreement
between the cities of Alamo Heights and
Schertz for the purpose of EMS billing
AHEMS would like to continue
relationship with Schertz EMS
Specialized position for billing of
insurance companies

3. Background
 Advantage(s) with Schertz EMS
 Billing staff of three (3) - more depth
 In the same field – City based – not a private contractor
 Share the same philosophy towards customers – personalized,
friendly and works with everyone
 All billing electronic and takes credit card payments over the
phone
 Delinquent accounts treated the same
 Collection rate is consistent with AHEMS current

4. Background
 Current contract expires 09/30/2017
 Renewal for one year with the option for auto
renewal through 09/30/2022
 Renewal rate fixed throughout term of contract in
2022

5. Policy Analysis
 Importance of revenue to the system to off-
set recurring costs
 City attorney has reviewed and approved the
renewal agreement

6. Fiscal Impact
 Schertz EMS will charge 9% of the amount collected
paid monthly – a 1% increase
 Increase in rate primarily due to off-site storage of
records through South Texas Regional Advisory
Committee (STRAC)
 Based on historical data and current collection rate,
the cost would range between $18,000 to $21,000. If
collection percentage rises, then the cost would also
rise.
 Collection rate consistently in 60%+ range since 2013
minus mandated contractual allowances

7. QUESTIONS?