Balance Billing Update

Edward Van Horne is known throughout the industry for his innovative approach to EMS system design and focus on clinical excellence. Van Horne began his career as an EMT, later becoming a Nationally Registered Paramedic, and has held numerous roles in the Emergency Medical Services field. Prior to being named president and CEO, Van Horne served as the CEO of AMR’s South Region where he directed operations from Florida to Arizona....

Shawn is the VP of State Affairs and Strategic Advocacy for AAA. He has been a paramedic, ambulance service owner, and recently CEO of a multi-state service. Shawn served on NEMSAC and GAPBAC and is currently Chair of the National Payment Reform Group formed by AAA and other stakeholder organizations.

Allyson has oversight responsibility for the legal & risk management, governmental affairs and public relations departments. She joined Acadian in 2001 as associate general counsel and now serves on the company’s executive committee, which has operational oversight for the administrative affairs of the organization as a whole. Allyson received her bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1990 and her Juris Doctorate in law from...

Tristan North is Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the AAA and leads the legislative and regulatory policy efforts of the organization. He has been advocating on EMS and ambulance policies for over 25 years and has a deep understanding of the political and legislative process. Tristan began his career on Capitol Hill as a staff member for the House Committee on Financial Services.