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The Medical Transportation Association of New Jersey (MTANJ) is the representative voice of the medical transportation industry in the State. As such it serves the needs of its members at all levels regardless of corporate structure (for profit), non-profits, hospital based, municipal, volunteer-hybrid, etc.

The MTANJ seeks to educate industry providers in the provision of high quality medical transportation services at all levels (emergency ambulance, specialty care ambulance, non-emergency ambulance, and wheelchair van). The MTANJ is an advocate for the ethical provision of service through sound business and fiscal practices.

The MTANJ seeks to bring to light the interest and concerns of the industry relative to regulation, legislative or reimbursement issues. Additionally the MTANJ constantly works to assist the industry in finding cost effective goods and services through partnerships with Association Members participating in a group purchasing system. The MTANj encourages involvement of all agencies and interested parties to the medical transportation industry and works to develop positive relationships with those parties. The MTANJ is committed to addressing the concerns of the industry by providing comprehensive support and representation.

The MTANJ is a 501(c)(6) trade association that represents private companies, hospital-based providers, municipal third services, and nonprofit agencies comprising over 40% of all licensed vehicles in the state.

The MTANJ began in August 1976 when industry leaders realized that it was only through unity that they could improve medical transportation reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers. Later, as the industry began to mature, the Association began to address operational issues for all levels of medical transportation. The MTANJ has been involved in advocacy since its inception and has had significant success in obtaining better reimbursement and more realistic regulations that benefited all New Jersey providers. Some of the MTANJ's successes have included advocacy to secure:

1990: 35% increase in Medicare rates

1994: 40% increase from Medicaid

1996: Private ambulance services becoming eligible to bill Medicare for ALS services on inter-facility transfers

1996: Annual increases for PIP and other medical insurance payments.

2006: Medicare/Medicaid crossover rate payment

This year, the MTANJ continues to advocate for an increase in the Medicaid base rate for non-emergency and emergency ambulance trips and protection for employer agencies or companies regarding suspended/revoked employee driver's licenses. Other issues on our radar are the stay motion related to the PIP rate increase and various other issues affecting MAV providers. The MTANJ is also represented on the EMS Council and continues to participate on the EMS Task Force that is drafting the new EMS legislation.

The MTANJ is starting a reimbursement group in 2009 that will be open to all members as a resource for billing managers and personnel. This group will have its first meeting in January or February and will have quarterly meetings in various locations throughout the state.

In addition to the reimbursement, regulations, and legislative advocacy, members benefit from access to

� Semi-annual industry conferences (reduced rates)

� Membership meetings held 4 times a year

� The MTANJ website with exclusive member sections

� The MTANJ newsletter

� Periodic industry alerts

� Networking with experienced providers

� Member rates for MAVT courses, certification, and instructor training.

The MTANJ asks that members give back to the Association by participating on active committees such as Legislation and Regulations, Medicare, Medicaid/Medicaid Broker, Membership Development and Services. We will shortly begin the planning for next year that will be guided by membership input. It is through the insight, ideas, and needs of the membership that the MTANJ looks to the future. With its history as the foundation, the MTANJ has embarked on a revitalization process that will result in an association with expanded benefits designed by and for members.

As a member of the MTANJ, you have a voice in and are part of an association that works to improve the future of medical transportation, the organizations in New Jersey that provide these essential services, and the people they serve.

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