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Cheshire County commissioners discuss EMS staffing, reimbursements and potential local service options
Summary
Commissioners raised concerns about regional EMS capacity and low reimbursement rates after an EMT requested extended leave; officials cited billing shortfalls and provider debt and agreed to follow up with the county chief and others.
Cheshire County commissioners spent much of a brief budget-session meeting on concerns about emergency medical services staffing and finances, after a staff request underscored gaps in coverage.
An unidentified commissioner asked for an extension to cover an EMT on extended leave, saying the employee is on FMLA and will not be cleared to return until Jan. 1. That prompted a broader discussion about the county’s EMS model and recent claims about provider capacity.
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