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What we can learn about retention from EMS rising stars
The AAA and Newton 360 Industry Turnover Survey reveals increased turnover rates in full and part-time EMTs and paramedics
Learn more about how much can be recouped from suspended payments and how to take advantage of the appeal process
The county is planning to keep the same ambulance provider but improve service in a “re-envisioning” of the EMS system
Opponents of the bill say it will lead to the “rapid demise” of EMS in the state as less money comes in to fund services
Mayor Dave Wood had vetoed a provision that provides $100 and $50 stipends to paramedics in charge during each shift
Double lung transplant recipient Tom Saputo said he was surprised by the bill for the 27-mile air ambulance transport to UCLA Medical Center
Johnson County Ambulance Service responded to 11,777 calls for service in 2019, a 9% increase over the 10,773 calls the previous year
A resident and former firefighter said it takes almost 20 minutes for an ambulance to respond to an emergency in Harlowe, N.C.
The proposal comes after the Uhrichsville Fire Department put in a competing offer to provide either EMS service or fire and EMS service to the same area
“You’ve got to have an EMS provider in your city, and right now we’re still trying to do what we can to support it,” councilman Mike Henderson said
Surprise medical billing and high air medical transport costs are getting attention and triggering legislation
“The cost of providing emergency medical services is significantly more than we recoup,” county manager Brian Epley said
“People make life-threatening decisions based on their ability to pay. There will be people who won’t call 911,” Dr. Jessica Saxe said
Sutter Health is facing a trial over accusations that it has used its market dominance to snuff out competition and overcharge patients for medical bills
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The change would help with the agency’s long-term sustainability while creating operational benefits, additional revenue opportunities and tax benefits
Bamberg County announced that its contract with the service had been terminated, in part because it failed to provide the required activity and financial reports
Local emergency crews are now seeking qualified candidates to fill these positions, but say the demand for the jobs greatly outweighs the number of applicants
Elected officials concluded that creating a joint dispatch center would result in higher operational costs, estimated between $100,000 and $150,000 a year
EMS officials are proposing that the townships split the cost of financial support, which would generate about $60,000 more than $75,000 for each town
Uhrichsville fire officials presented a report with two options to the city council detailing the costs and benefits of fire-based EMS services
Since the county went from four 911 centers to one, costs have increased, staff have unionized and technology is blamed for dispatch delays
DeKalb County officials will vote to extend the contract with AMR, which continues to face criticism over its performance
Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel’s efforts to align how fire and EMS responses are measured includes “pot of meat” fires, dispatch time
Thirteen members have been appointed to the AAPB Advisory Committee to advise the USDOT Secretary Chao about issues relating to air ambulance services
The current analog-based system would be upgraded to an all-digital radio system
Hundreds of supporters of the library took to the streets to oppose a funding change that would take away income tax revenue from libraries and transportation agencies
The fire department would use the funds to implement new response protocols to more appropriately respond to mental health emergencies
The city of Apopka has also filed a lawsuit against National EMS Billing alleging fraud, breach of contract and unjust enrichment
The pre-filed bill for the 2020 legislative session would allow ground ambulance services across the state to seek more in federal Medicaid reimbursements
Jeralyn Dougherty and Clint Green were sentenced to prison and ordered to pay more than $3.3 million in restitution to Medicare, Medicaid and the IRS
YouGov conducted a poll revealing that a majority of people believe air ambulance services are critical and should be covered by insurance companies