The advent of the ____ on April 1, 2002, defined a separate category of reimbursement for interfacility transport patients requiring specialized interventions beyond the Paramedic's scope of practice.

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The National Medicare Ambulance Fee Schedule, introduced on April 1, 2002, created a separate reimbursement category for interfacility transport patients who required specialized interventions beyond the scope of practice of paramedics. This allowed for appropriate payment for such services, which was not possible under the previous fee schedule.

The Advent of the ____ on April 1, 2002, Defined