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Yankton ambulance reports higher revenue and calls in Q2, deficit narrows
Summary
Ambulance director Troy reported 630 calls in the quarter (up from 606), with 83% inside city limits; revenue rose by roughly $73,000, bringing the quarter deficit down and reducing per‑resident cost to $1.96.
The county ambulance service reported improvement in second‑quarter finances and call volume. Director Troy said calls rose slightly to 630 from 606 in the prior quarter and that 83% of responses occurred inside Yankton city limits. Revenue increased about $73,000 for the quarter, narrowing the deficit to approximately $46,000 and producing a cost per resident of $1.96 for the period.
Troy credited improved billing coding (distinguishing emergent vs. non‑emergent), sending lien notices to private‑pay patients, and a rate increase implemented November 1 for driving the revenue gain. Commissioners praised the trends and approved the Q2 ambulance report on a motion and vote.
