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MedStar tells Brandon council it remains primary 911 provider, outlines financial strain with county dispute
Summary
MedStar owner Jay Major told the council MedStar still operates locally with six ambulances and detailed a gap between billed charges and collections; he said the company is in dispute with the county over recognition/contracting and asked council to follow up with city staff.
Jay Major, owner of MedStar in Brandon, told the Brandon City Council during public comment that MedStar remains the city’s 911 ambulance provider and that his service is operating a six‑ambulance fleet in the area.
Major described tight finances for local ambulance operations, saying MedStar billed roughly $1,300,000 for emergency calls last year but collected…
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