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County approves trial of ambulance inventory software; staff present signal-boost and reimbursement plans
Summary
Commissioners authorized a one-year trial of g3coding inventory software for the ambulance department and discussed signal-boost options for Station II, sending radios for testing and noting a statewide push to study reimbursement rates for ambulance calls.
The Clark County Board of Commissioners approved a one-year trial of g3coding software to track ambulance inventory. AA Hoefert presented the proposal and said the county would pay a $100 setup fee and a $480 one‑year subscription; Commissioner Chris Sass moved for approval, Commissioner Terry Schlagel seconded, and the motion carried with all voting aye.
Hoefert also reviewed options to improve cellular reception at Station II (Willow Lake), noting AT&T FirstNet offered a free demo of the MegaFi HPUE router (retail about $600) and that in-vehicle booster options were available for the ambulance rig. He reported sending a box of radios to Brian Soehl with Vantek Communications to test for functionality. Hoefert said the South Dakota Ambulance Association and the state are proposing a sustainability study and a possible change to state statute to seek higher Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement rates for ambulance calls; he told the board Clark County rates will need to be published and that PCC staff will meet with the board to review the county fee schedule. He said he will present cost estimates to make the second rig functional at the March 18, 2025 meeting.
