Another casualty of Obamacare.
Via WRTV
An emergency medical services company says it will end ambulance services to most Indiana locations.
Rural/Metro Corporation said it will stop serving more than 30 communities and service will end within the next 60 days.
The move is due to the low number of transports in rural areas, the changing health care and low Medicaid reimbursement rates.
Company officials said they have tried to restructure and improve contracts throughout the past year.
One of the communities affected by the decision is Martinsville. Mayor Phil Deckard said while the news came as a surprise, they are already looking for a replacement.
“I asked the president if there was any chance of changing his mind, he assured me no. It was a financial decision, which I understand. I’ve already been contacted by two other private companies. My hope is that someone will come in and perhaps assume the contract that we already had to provide us guaranteed service. We will also utilize the service of the local EMS,” Deckard said.[…]
Rural/Metro provides service to almost 700 communities in 21 states.
HT Indy1826