Briarcliff Manor, NY – December 11, 2015 – When the Houston City Council selected Digitech to handle its billing for ambulance transports in 2013, it signed on with a partner that could help the city address both an information gap and a budget gap. A federal program allows governmental ambulance providers to recover a portion of the difference between the actual cost of services provided and the reimbursement allowed under Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, and uninsured patients. Houston had been missing out on these Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program (ASPP) funds, because it couldn't be certain of providing the extensive documentation of these expenditures required by the state of Texas, which administers the program.
"These results are outstanding," adds Digitech CEO Mark Schiowitz. "We knew there was the potential for a substantial return from the ASPP, and we knew we could deliver it." Digitech's deep specialization in ambulance billing protocols has gained national attention for improving collections in several major municipalities. The company's detailed reporting and conscientious approach to compliance continue to lead the way to increased revenue for ambulance service providers.