Asbel Montes

Asbel Montes began his career in the ambulance industry in 1999. His EMS career includes directing and leading teams that provided revenue cycle consultation to air and ground ambulance agencies, culminating in the position of Managing Partner of Solutions Group Consulting. Asbel was appointed to the Ambulance Transport Alternatives Task Force for the State of Louisiana in 2016, and was assigned to the Air Ambulance and Patient Billing (AAPB) Advisory Committee in 2019. He currently chairs the AAA Payment Reform Committee. Asbel is a thought leader on reimbursement initiatives within the industry, a contributing author in several EMS magazines, and co-author of the book Management of Ambulance Services.

Asbel Montes

Asbel Montes

Asbel Montes began his career in the ambulance industry in 1999. His EMS career includes directing and leading teams that provided revenue cycle consultation to air and ground ambulance agencies, culminating in the position of Managing Partner of Solutions Group Consulting. Asbel was appointed to the Ambulance Transport Alternatives Task Force for the State of Louisiana in 2016, and was assigned to the Air Ambulance and Patient Billing (AAPB) Advisory Committee in 2019. He currently chairs the AAA Payment Reform Committee. Asbel is a thought leader on reimbursement initiatives within the industry, a contributing author in several EMS magazines, and co-author of the book Management of Ambulance Services.

Recent posts by Asbel Montes

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Finding Purpose: A Call to Leave the Comfort Zone

By Asbel Montes on Jan 25, 2021

Special thanks to our guest author, Asbel Montes, for contributing today's blog. Asbel is a Managing Partner of Solutions Group Consulting. You can read more about him in his bio below.

“Security is a bad mistress when you’re married to purpose. It always cheats.” 

— Shules Hersh

That's a powerful statement.

For those of us who believe we're living our lives in pursuit of purpose, this idea should make us stop in our tracks. We might be aware of our tendency to get distracted, or we may consciously practice self-discipline to avoid settling for a short-term gain. Those stumbling blocks are obvious. 

But security?  

Topics: Wellness
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Three Keys to Silent Leadership

By Asbel Montes on Oct 14, 2020

Special thanks to our guest author, Asbel Montes, for contributing today's blog. Asbel is the Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Acadian Ambulance Service. You can read more about him in his bio below.

One of the most important aspects in leadership is being able to recognize the power of your words. Just as important, however, is the ability to recognize the power of your silence. 

Topics: EMS Leadership Communication
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