American Medical Response
This directory features a comprehensive collection of articles on American Medical Response (AMR), focusing on its contributions to emergency medical services nationwide. Topics include AMR’s operational strategies, community partnerships, and best practices in patient care. Understanding the role of American Medical Response is essential for EMS professionals looking to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes. Additionally, explore our resources on national EMS providers, which are closely related to the scale and impact of AMR. Access these articles to stay informed about AMR’s initiatives and industry leadership.
With growing concerns over AMR’s performance, Buffalo looks at managing its own EMS – a decision that could set a precedent for other cities
Officials in Edmond are switching to AMR in hopes of improved response times
Portland firefighters faced a 20-minute ambulance delay while treating a patient experiencing chest pains
After 45 years of service, AMR will shut down its Lewis County office at the end of May as the county transitions to a new three-year contract with Medix, driven largely by more favorable rates
Evansville leaders say the move will modernize services, integrate EMS with fire operations and cut ambulance costs by 20%
Six months after a deal to ease fines, AMR still fails to meet emergency response time goals in Multnomah County
After AMR pulled out of Cayuga County, local EMS crews have managed to keep up—but are battling the same mounting costs, staffing shortages and systemwide strain
AMR EMT Jacob Bozeman’s family and coworkers remember him for his compassion and dedication to helping others
AMR opens new Lodi station to cut response times and meet rising demand in northern San Joaquin County
AMR officials raised concerns at a Harrisburg city council meeting, claiming calls meant for their ALS teams are being improperly routed to the fire department’s BLS units
Disagreements over a “picket line clause” regarding emergency responses had led to a planned strike on Sunday
The Teamsters president representing AMR employees said “negotiations are a total package,” when asked about the clause along with a 35% pay increase and other benefits
Advanced EMT Lance Smeal is recognized for his kindness while treating 2-year-old having difficulty breathing
Multnomah County leaders agreed with AMR to keep using a hybrid ambulance staffing model after the company has made significant reductions to its “Level Zero” time
Increased expenses have led to revenue shortfalls in Floyd County
AMR West Hartford Paramedic Raquel Soto talked a suicidal man out of jumping off an eight-story parking garage
The lawsuit alleges that the AMR Waterbury EMT failed to yield the right-of-way and made an unsafe turn, resulting in a collision with the other vehicle
AMR changed the staffing on some of its ambulances to one paramedic and one EMT after negotiations with Multnomah County officials
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors had planned to receive its ambulance service through CONFIRE until AMR challenged the decision
AMR sent a letter to the Buffalo Common Council acknowledging delayed responses
Over 70 employees at locations in Huber Heights and Sydney were permanently laid off
Multnomah County Board of Commissioners have been heated towards each other over AMR’s staffing plan
The average response time for Woodbridge was 7.38 minutes in 2022, compared to the statewide average of approximately 9 minutes for EMS calls
Multnomah County agreed to temporarily change the staffing model that AMR officials said is contributing to a shortage of medical units on the road
AMR’s response times have raised “significant concerns” among Buffalo council members about the reliability and effectiveness of the services, a resolution states
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners rejected a plan that would change AMR staffing to make up for a paramedic shortfall and reduce response times
Multnomah County commissioners are expected to decide on a plan to change AMR staffing to one medic and one EMT.
The Chehalis Fire Department begins the use of its new paramedic ambulance service, working alongside AMR
Video showed Rochester police and AMR leaving the man on a bench where he fell over and was unattended for more than two minutes, the lawsuit claims
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