Welcome to this Special Edition of Excuse My Medic.  If you haven't familiarized yourself with the CMS Cost Data Collection program then this episode should be a "must listen" for you.  All ambulance services will be directly or indirectly affected by this program and already over 2,500 ambulance providers across the country have been notified of their required participation.  Whether your organization is part of the initial group or one that has yet to take their turn in the Cost Data line, you need to understand and pay close attention to the process unfolding right now.