Governor Tim Walz signed a $30M bill to support rural EMS in Minnesota, but providers claim $122M is needed to prevent closures.
Governor Tim Walz signed a $30 million bill to support rural emergency medical services in Minnesota, however, providers argue that it falls short of the $122 million they need to prevent ambulance service closures or reductions. The legislation provides $24 million in short-term emergency aid for EMS in Greater Minnesota and $6 million for a "Sprint Medic" pilot program testing the efficiency of roving paramedics in rural areas.
May 23, 2024
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