Washington County panel to consider AMR ambulance rate increase after efficiency work and caution from commissioners
County health staff and AMR presented a proposal to raise ambulance transport rates by either 27% (effective Jan. 1, 2026) or 30% (effective July 1, 2026), while outlining system efficiency projects and a compassionate-care fund; commissioners agreed to place the proposal on the Oct. 21 agenda with requests for ongoing tracking and guardrails.
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Washington County officials on Oct. 7 heard a presentation from county health staff and American Medical Response (AMR) on a proposed increase to 9-1-1 emergency medical transportation rates and on steps being taken to improve system efficiency.
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