EMS leaders press for pilot third ambulance as billing improvements loom

EMS officials told the board that collections are a moving target but that reimbursements for fully cleared runs have increased: "If you look at our runs that are fully agitated, we're up to, like, $780 a run," an EMS representative said, describing higher reimbursements on cleared claims. The department reported large numbers of missed calls last year and said adding a part‑time third ambulance could capture guaranteed transfers and reduce reliance on mutual aid.