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Board told Medstead ambulance service may be closing; authority awaiting official notice
Summary
Board members said they had received informal reports that Medstead (referred to as Medstat/Medstead in discussion) ambulance service is winding down operations and releasing staff; the authority had not received official notice as of the Sept. 18 meeting.
Board members reported informal information that Medstead ambulance service (referred to in discussion as "Medstead" and later as "Medstat") may be closing operations, but the Analyst Authority had not received official notification as of the Sept. 18 meeting. Why it matters: if a private ambulance provider stops operating locally it could affect county transport capacity and require adjustments by other providers. A board speaker said former employees told them Medstead is in the process of closing and has released most staff, possibly maintaining a skeleton crew only to serve dialysis transports through the end of the month. Authority staff said the information is hearsay and that they expect formal notice if the company files to cease operations. Board discussion listed currently operating private providers in the county (as referenced in the meeting): X (unnamed), AmeriMed and Team Mobile; the board noted Medstead/Medstat has had three providers operating in the area and that further clarification is needed. The authority has not taken formal action and will monitor for official notification from the provider or state regulators. Ending: Board members asked staff to report back if and when the authority receives formal notification so the board can assess impacts and coordinate with other providers.
