Politics

Georgia EMS Council Considers Taking Over County Ambulance Service

Plan would open Region III EMS to private services.

Posted Sunday, April 21, 2013

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How the Affordable Care Act Will Change EMS

Now that the Supreme Court upheld Obamacare, and the president was reelected, healthcare reform is a reality—and it will reshape the EMS system.

Posted Thursday, April 4, 2013

Florida Fire District Closer to Running Ambulance Service

Bonita Springs fire district has been seeking to run its own service for three years.

Posted Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Bidders Announced for Tennessee Ambulance Contract

Rural/Metro, AMR and Falck USA named as Knox County considers bids.

Posted Friday, October 19, 2012

AMR Negotiates Contract Takeover for Massachusetts City

Newburyport mayor confirms possible upcoming change in service.

Posted Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Maine Town Council Approves Back Pay for EMTs

Bucksport Ambulance Service members gain over $5,000.

Posted Monday, October 1, 2012

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In EMS, Patients, Partners & Politics Don’t Mix

An EMS provider’s job is stressful enough when it comes to dealing with patients and partners without introducing politics into the mix.

Posted Thursday, September 27, 2012

Consulting Firm Questions Albuquerque’s Paramedic Staffing

City paid $200,000 for study in effort to improve services.

Posted Tuesday, September 25, 2012

AMR Closes Massachusetts Operation

Failed union negotiations lead to consolidation and position cuts.

Posted Tuesday, September 18, 2012


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