American Medical Response, a private ambulance service, has notified state regulators that it intends to shutter its facility in Akron, shedding 50 jobs in the process.
AKRON — American Medical Response has notified state regulators that it intends to shutter its facility in Akron, shedding 50 jobs in the process. The private ambulance company’s decision will have a cascading effect on Akron’s public safety resources, including the Akron Fire Department’s call volume potentially surging more than 140%.
Historically, AMR has been able to rely on reimbursement payments from Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers to offset its costs and turn a profit. AMR and other so-called third service providers often fill an important void in emergency medical services. Akron is no exception. AMR handles non-life-threatening calls and hospital transports. This leaves the Akron Fire Department with enough resources to address serious and critical emergency calls. With AMR winding down operations by Aug.
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