Region 1

Mark Harrison (Secretary)

Present

Region 2

Nell Thomas

Absent

Region 3

Jim Inman

Absent

Region 4

Mike Swift

Present

Region 5

Barry Brown

Absent

Region 6

Sherman Hockenbury

Present

Region 7

Mark Bailey

Present

Region 8

Steve Becraft

N/A

Region 9

Terry Fraley

Present

Region 10

Michael Mason

Absent

Region 11

Joe Bradshaw (President)

Present

Region 12

Terry Akin

Absent

Region 13

Duane Lee

Present

Region 14

Wendell Hatfield

Present

Region 15

Region 16

Bob Gainer

Present

At Large

Joe Prewitt

David Webb

David Shanks

John Blumenstock

Jamie Locke (Treasurer)

Present

Present

Present

Present

Present

Others Attending

Approximately four guests were present.  A sign-in sheet is attached.

ITEM

DISCUSSION

ACTION

Call to Order

Our newly elected, President Bradshaw called the meeting to order with a quorum of the board present.  Joe announced that the Legislative Reception sponsored by KAPA would be on February 10^th at the Capital Plaza from 6:00pm - 10:00pm.

Approval of the Minutes

N/A- It was noted that a board meeting was scheduled on December 18, 2003 but a quorum was not present.  No business was transacted and an overview of that meeting is on file.

Treasures Report

Billy Miller was present and delivered all financial records and other materials to KAPA's newly elected Treasurer, Jamey Locke.  A report will be provided at the next meeting.

Legislative Report

James Ritchey announced that he had given notice of his decision to retire from Anderson County EMS effective August 1, 2004.  He noted that he would like to continue to work on behalf of KAPA.  James stated that he would for any piece of legislation the board approved but cautioned about the need to stay focused on what was most pressing during THIS session.  He felt that Medicaid and Retirement reform would be big issues during the session.

Barry Brown is currently gathering information on Medicaid reimbursement from Kentucky and other states as well.

Mike Swift discussed the "pros and cons" of introducing new legislation and/or fixes to KRS Chapter 311.

Motion by J. Blumenstock and second by M. Harrison that Medicaid will be KAPA's primary focus during this session of the General Assembly.

Motion by S. Hockenbury and second by D. Webb that it is KAPA's position that any changes proposed to KRS 311 should come from KBEMS and no other entity.

Motion by S. Hockenbury and second by M. Harrison that KAPA strongly supports retention of the CON as it relates to ambulance services.

Motion by M. Swift and second by D. Lee for KAPA to pay half of the cost associated with the Railroad Medicare workshop recently conducted in Louisville.

Mike Swift stated that he will continue to work on Medicare issues and will maintain the KAPA website.

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

Motion Passed

KAEMT

Motion by M. Swift and second by D. Lee that KAPA contribute $800.00 to KAEMT for the 2004 EMS Olympics.

Motion Passed

Display Board

Jamey Locke discussed the possibility of buying a display board for KAPA to be used in the KAPA booth during the EMS Conference.  He will research this and report back at the next meeting

None Needed

Board Vacancies

It was noted that there are three remaining vacancies on the board.

Motion by M. Swift and second by S. Hockenbury to appoint David Shanks to serve in the at-large position and for Steve Becraft to serve for region 8.  Both individuals will complete the remaining term of their respective regions.

Motion Passed

2004 EMS Conference Speaker

Joe Bradshaw announced that he has secured the original "Patch Adams" for the speaker at the Banquet.

None Needed

CMS

CMS will hold a meeting in Baltimore on February 4^th to discuss the possibility of using ambulance service condition codes instead of diagnosis codes.  Some members of KAPA will plan to attend.

None Needed

Adjournment at 10:45 am

Motion to adjourn by M. Swift and second by M. Harrison.

Motion passed