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Transportation Committee approves 2024–25 private ambulance rates after broad testimony from providers and hospitals
Summary
The Los Angeles City Transportation Committee on Dec. 10 approved 2024–25 private ambulance service rates and a new rate‑adjustment methodology after public testimony from ambulance operators, unions, and hospital representatives who expressed opposing views on fixed versus negotiated rates.
The Los Angeles City Transportation Committee voted Dec. 10 to adopt the 2024–25 private ambulance service rates and a new methodology for future adjustments, advancing a long‑running city system that sets fixed rates for nonemergency transports.
Chair Councilwoman Heather Hutt called the motion to approve the CAO and DOT recommendations as amended and the clerk recorded the roll call vote with Hutt, Council members Park and Hernandez, and Council member Nazarian voting in favor and Council member Badia absent; the motion passed.
The meeting featured extended public comment in support of the rate increase from private ambulance operators…
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