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Durham grants four non‑emergency ambulance franchises to expand transport capacity
Summary
After a public hearing, the Durham County Board of Commissioners unanimously granted two‑year non‑emergency ambulance franchises to GenCare, North State (Midwest Medical), PriorityCare and Providence, aiming to ease hospital discharge loads and protect 9‑1‑1 resources. Applicants answered public questions about staffing and diversity.
The Durham County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 8 approved four separate franchises to provide non‑emergency ambulance transport services after a public hearing and staff review that found each applicant met county ordinance requirements.
Chief Seth Kamanski of Durham County EMS explained the franchise process under North Carolina General Statute 153A‑250 and Durham County Ordinance Chapter 12, saying the county uses franchising to ensure consistency, safety standards and coordination with 9‑1‑1 for scheduled, non‑emergency medical transport. He…
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