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Commissioners approve EMS ventilator grant and higher transport fees; audit flags EMS-billing controls
Summary
The board accepted a Department of Health grant to buy four Hamilton ventilators, declared Emergency Medical Services Week, approved increased EMS transport fees and discussed repeated audit findings about the county''s EMS billing vendor and the pending October contract review.
Commissioners approved several EMS-related items after a presentation by the county fire/EMS chief.
Grant for ventilators: The board accepted a Department of Health grant to acquire four Hamilton T1 ventilators (one for each primary rescue unit plus a backup). The total equipment cost was listed at $67,000 with a county match of 10% ($6,700); staff reported the match was budgeted and available in grants funds. The board approved acceptance…
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