10/29/11

Public Affairs: Matt Zavadsky, Senior Editor

HHS Releases Final Regulations For ACOs

Oct 27, 2011, 3:15:44 PM

Public Affairs: Matt Zavadsky, Senior Editor

AAA Government Affairs E-Update 10-26-2011

Oct 26, 2011, 11:38:16 AM

Obits/Services

Gregory Geer - Ohio

Gregory Geer, a retired funeral home director and longtime volunteer firefighter who was known for a patriotic tribute to the U.S. flag that he recited at community events, died Saturday in Toledo Hospital. He was 65.

Oct 30, 2011, 6:57:06 PM

Obits/Services

Off-duty volunteer firefighter/EMT killed at scene - Ohio

Charlotte R. Adair, 45, of Swanton, was on her way to work when she stopped to assist motorists that were involved in a crash

Oct 30, 2011, 6:54:21 PM

Criminal

Houston nightclub investor accused of Medicare fraud - Texas

A Houston nightclub investor and self-described millionaire with a trail of failed business deals has been charged with bilking Medicare of at least $4.6 million in a scheme involving his private ambulance business, money laundering and tax evasion, records obtained by the Chronicle show.

Oct 30, 2011, 6:52:34 PM

America

Former Fire-Rescue battalion chief to appeal demotion before Town Council committee - Florida

Weeks, who has been with Fire-Rescue since 1994, lost his supervisory post last week and saw his salary slashed from $104,093 to $82,043 after an internal investigation determined he worked on a private, union-backed website while on duty, using work equipment.

Oct 30, 2011, 6:51:34 PM

America

27 Investigates: Life or death traffic - Kentucky

Lexington paramedics say they often face a challenge responding to emergency calls because other drivers won't get out of the way.

Oct 30, 2011, 6:50:09 PM

America

Ethics opinion clears former N.O. EMS director - Louisiana

Thirteen months after New Orleans former EMS director Dr. Jullette Saussy was forced to resign amid controversy, the state ethics board has cleared her of any wrongdoing.

Oct 30, 2011, 6:46:56 PM

America

SF commission seeks answers in ambulance deal - Tennessee

It was recently revealed that the ambulance service had reached a critical point in its financial condition. TCAS revenues are derived from EMS billing and membership fees, but participation in a voluntary subscription membership program has steadily declined.

Oct 30, 2011, 6:43:42 PM

America

Several of Oklahoma's rural ambulance services are suffering financially - Oklahoma

A county property tax to raise money for rural ambulance districts authorized by an Oklahoma law passed two years ago is insufficient to raise enough money to pay costs, several ambulance operators said. About 60 ambulance services have gone out of business in the past 10 years.

Oct 29, 2011, 6:31:06 PM

Legal

Girlfriend Of Man Who Died Waiting For Ambulance Now Part Of Lawsuit Read more: http://www.wtae.com/news/29618161/detail.html#ixzz1cK70Nlph - Pennsylvania

Curtis Mitchell’s girlfriend called 911 multiple times on the day when over 20 inches of snow fell across the city of Pittsburgh. Paramedics were unable to get to his home in Hazelwood because of the heavy snow – and Mitchell died in his home.

Oct 29, 2011, 6:25:51 PM

Legal

California gets OK for large cuts to Medi-Cal

The Obama administration will allow California to cut hundreds of millions of dollars from Medi-Cal, a move doctors and experts say will make it harder for the poor to get medical treatment.

Oct 29, 2011, 6:25:20 PM

Legal

Erie judge rules against Millcreek in ambulance dispute - Pennsylvania

An Erie County judge has struck down an ordinance that would have required Millcreek residents to dial only 911 when calling for an ambulance in an emergency.

Oct 29, 2011, 6:25:19 PM

Legal

$10M For Girl's Amputations After ER Delay - California

The family of a California girl whose arms and legs were amputated because of a lengthy emergency room delay has agreed to a $10 million malpractice settlement.

Oct 29, 2011, 6:25:18 PM

Human Interest

Dozens of professionals saved life of Snohomish girl - Washington

April was stabbed multiple times Monday while she and her childhood friend, Bekah Staudacher, were getting ready for class.

Oct 29, 2011, 6:16:24 PM

Human Interest

Jet ski survivor reunites with men who saved her life - Utah

A young woman from Utah almost died last year in a jet skiiing accident at Jordanelle Resevoir. On Thursday she was reunited with the EMT and AirMed crew who helped save her life.

Oct 29, 2011, 6:16:16 PM