Michigan City Leaders Consider the Future of EMS and Fire
As Traverse City, Mich., enters into contract negotiations with Mobile Medical Response, city staff will consider possibilities from billing for first responder services to taking over as the primary EMS transporter. by Jordan Travis, The Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich. / December 15, 2020 TNS
(TNS) - As a new ambulance provider takes over throughout northwest Michigan, city leaders are mulling the future of emergency medical services in Traverse City.
Most commissioners said at a study session Monday that they re not interested in continuing with a status quo where Traverse City Fire Department responds to medical calls and Mobile Medical Response transports the patient to the hospital if needed.
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TRAVERSE CITY â As a new ambulance provider takes over throughout northwest Michigan, city leaders are mulling the future of emergency medical services in Traverse City.
Most commissioners said at a study session Monday that theyâre not interested in continuing with a status quo where Traverse City Fire Department responds to medical calls and Mobile Medical Response transports the patient to the hospital if needed.
There are plenty of options to consider, and while the city enters into contract negotiations with Mobile Medical Response after the company merged with previous provider Northflight EMS, city staff will consider possibilities ranging from billing for first responder services to taking over as the cityâs primary EMS transporter.