Re: Call an Ambulance, Get a Taxi | NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

[Guest guest]

On Wednesday, October 28, 2009 20:53, " Ron Haussecker "

haussecker87@...> said:

> Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

Specifically what? Do you disagree with providing them with alternative

transportation? Or do you disagree with not providing them ambulance

transportation? Or something else, maybe?

[Guest guest]

On Wednesday, October 28, 2009 20:53, " Ron Haussecker "

haussecker87@...> said:

> Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

Specifically what? Do you disagree with providing them with alternative

transportation? Or do you disagree with not providing them ambulance

transportation? Or something else, maybe?

[Guest guest]

On Wednesday, October 28, 2009 20:53, " Ron Haussecker "

haussecker87@...> said:

> Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

Specifically what? Do you disagree with providing them with alternative

transportation? Or do you disagree with not providing them ambulance

transportation? Or something else, maybe?

[Guest guest]

I dont see the problem with this as long as you verify that the patient doesnt

have a true emergency at least 75% of the calls I go on could have easily went

by PLV.Something needs to be done to stop peolple from abusing the system in my

opinion.

Subject: Call an Ambulance, Get a Taxi | NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

To: texasems-l

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 8:53 PM

 

Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

Ron

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[Guest guest]

I dont see the problem with this as long as you verify that the patient doesnt

have a true emergency at least 75% of the calls I go on could have easily went

by PLV.Something needs to be done to stop peolple from abusing the system in my

opinion.

Subject: Call an Ambulance, Get a Taxi | NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

To: texasems-l

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 8:53 PM

 

Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

Ron

http://www.nbcdfw. com/news/ local-beat/ Call-An-Ambulanc e-Get-a-Taxi-

66723887. html

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[Guest guest]

I dont see the problem with this as long as you verify that the patient doesnt

have a true emergency at least 75% of the calls I go on could have easily went

by PLV.Something needs to be done to stop peolple from abusing the system in my

opinion.

Subject: Call an Ambulance, Get a Taxi | NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

To: texasems-l

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 8:53 PM

 

Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

Ron

http://www.nbcdfw. com/news/ local-beat/ Call-An-Ambulanc e-Get-a-Taxi-

66723887. html

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[Guest guest]

I do not know if thay still do but at one time Galveston EMS used to use

alternative to ambulances to transport alot of patients. It worked out well. If

they do not need EMS but just want some TLC or for that mater to get out of the

weather or some human company then an ambulance is not the way to go.

Subject: RE: Call an Ambulance, Get a Taxi | NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

To: texasems-l

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 8:56 PM

 

On Wednesday, October 28, 2009 20:53, " Ron Haussecker "

said:

> Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

Specifically what? Do you disagree with providing them with alternative

transportation? Or do you disagree with not providing them ambulance

transportation? Or something else, maybe?

[Guest guest]

I do not know if thay still do but at one time Galveston EMS used to use

alternative to ambulances to transport alot of patients. It worked out well. If

they do not need EMS but just want some TLC or for that mater to get out of the

weather or some human company then an ambulance is not the way to go.

Subject: RE: Call an Ambulance, Get a Taxi | NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

To: texasems-l

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 8:56 PM

 

On Wednesday, October 28, 2009 20:53, " Ron Haussecker "

said:

> Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

Specifically what? Do you disagree with providing them with alternative

transportation? Or do you disagree with not providing them ambulance

transportation? Or something else, maybe?

[Guest guest]

I do not know if thay still do but at one time Galveston EMS used to use

alternative to ambulances to transport alot of patients. It worked out well. If

they do not need EMS but just want some TLC or for that mater to get out of the

weather or some human company then an ambulance is not the way to go.

Subject: RE: Call an Ambulance, Get a Taxi | NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

To: texasems-l

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 8:56 PM

 

On Wednesday, October 28, 2009 20:53, " Ron Haussecker "

said:

> Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

Specifically what? Do you disagree with providing them with alternative

transportation? Or do you disagree with not providing them ambulance

transportation? Or something else, maybe?

[Guest guest]

Great idea. Should be policy at all times not just flu season. They come do a

proper exam. Advise patient what is needed which is not an ambulance, if

patient still insists, instead of saying no like they should, they pay for the

patient to get a real taxi ride rather than an ambulance transport. Less money

lost, as you will not collect from insurance of any type as these are not

emergency's, and you have your units available to go to another call quicker.

Below is part of the news report.

" Paramedics would still respond to 911 calls and examine every patient, but

would not automatically take everyone to the hospital.

" We'll actually advise them, 'Hey, you don't need to go to the hospital. We're

not going to take you by ambulance to the hospital, because you don't need to be

in the emergency room,' " Zavadsky said.

Those who insist on going would still go -- but not in an expensive ambulance.

" We'll arrange for transportation for them either by taxi or sedan, " he said.

" We'll pay for that trip. " "

>

>

>

>

> Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

> Ron

>

>

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>

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[Guest guest]

Great idea. Should be policy at all times not just flu season. They come do a

proper exam. Advise patient what is needed which is not an ambulance, if

patient still insists, instead of saying no like they should, they pay for the

patient to get a real taxi ride rather than an ambulance transport. Less money

lost, as you will not collect from insurance of any type as these are not

emergency's, and you have your units available to go to another call quicker.

Below is part of the news report.

" Paramedics would still respond to 911 calls and examine every patient, but

would not automatically take everyone to the hospital.

" We'll actually advise them, 'Hey, you don't need to go to the hospital. We're

not going to take you by ambulance to the hospital, because you don't need to be

in the emergency room,' " Zavadsky said.

Those who insist on going would still go -- but not in an expensive ambulance.

" We'll arrange for transportation for them either by taxi or sedan, " he said.

" We'll pay for that trip. " "

>

>

>

>

> Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

> Ron

>

>

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>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Great idea. Should be policy at all times not just flu season. They come do a

proper exam. Advise patient what is needed which is not an ambulance, if

patient still insists, instead of saying no like they should, they pay for the

patient to get a real taxi ride rather than an ambulance transport. Less money

lost, as you will not collect from insurance of any type as these are not

emergency's, and you have your units available to go to another call quicker.

Below is part of the news report.

" Paramedics would still respond to 911 calls and examine every patient, but

would not automatically take everyone to the hospital.

" We'll actually advise them, 'Hey, you don't need to go to the hospital. We're

not going to take you by ambulance to the hospital, because you don't need to be

in the emergency room,' " Zavadsky said.

Those who insist on going would still go -- but not in an expensive ambulance.

" We'll arrange for transportation for them either by taxi or sedan, " he said.

" We'll pay for that trip. " "

>

>

>

>

> Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

> Ron

>

>

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>

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[Guest guest]

Do you really think EMT's and Paramedics have the training and experience to

conduct these types of screening exams and triage??

Wow I'm with Ron and completely disagree.

Jim<

Re: Call an Ambulance, Get a Taxi | NBC Dallas-Fort

Worth

Great idea. Should be policy at all times not just flu season. They come

do a proper exam. Advise patient what is needed which is not an ambulance,

if patient still insists, instead of saying no like they should, they pay

for the patient to get a real taxi ride rather than an ambulance transport.

Less money lost, as you will not collect from insurance of any type as these

are not emergency's, and you have your units available to go to another call

quicker.

Below is part of the news report.

" Paramedics would still respond to 911 calls and examine every patient, but

would not automatically take everyone to the hospital.

" We'll actually advise them, 'Hey, you don't need to go to the hospital.

We're not going to take you by ambulance to the hospital, because you don't

need to be in the emergency room,' " Zavadsky said.

Those who insist on going would still go -- but not in an expensive

ambulance.

" We'll arrange for transportation for them either by taxi or sedan, " he

said. " We'll pay for that trip. " "

>

>

>

>

> Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

> Ron

>

>

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Call-An-Ambulance-Get-a-Taxi-66723887.

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>

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[Guest guest]

Do you really think EMT's and Paramedics have the training and experience to

conduct these types of screening exams and triage??

Wow I'm with Ron and completely disagree.

Jim<

Re: Call an Ambulance, Get a Taxi | NBC Dallas-Fort

Worth

Great idea. Should be policy at all times not just flu season. They come

do a proper exam. Advise patient what is needed which is not an ambulance,

if patient still insists, instead of saying no like they should, they pay

for the patient to get a real taxi ride rather than an ambulance transport.

Less money lost, as you will not collect from insurance of any type as these

are not emergency's, and you have your units available to go to another call

quicker.

Below is part of the news report.

" Paramedics would still respond to 911 calls and examine every patient, but

would not automatically take everyone to the hospital.

" We'll actually advise them, 'Hey, you don't need to go to the hospital.

We're not going to take you by ambulance to the hospital, because you don't

need to be in the emergency room,' " Zavadsky said.

Those who insist on going would still go -- but not in an expensive

ambulance.

" We'll arrange for transportation for them either by taxi or sedan, " he

said. " We'll pay for that trip. " "

>

>

>

>

> Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

> Ron

>

>

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Call-An-Ambulance-Get-a-Taxi-66723887.

html

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Do you really think EMT's and Paramedics have the training and experience to

conduct these types of screening exams and triage??

Wow I'm with Ron and completely disagree.

Jim<

Re: Call an Ambulance, Get a Taxi | NBC Dallas-Fort

Worth

Great idea. Should be policy at all times not just flu season. They come

do a proper exam. Advise patient what is needed which is not an ambulance,

if patient still insists, instead of saying no like they should, they pay

for the patient to get a real taxi ride rather than an ambulance transport.

Less money lost, as you will not collect from insurance of any type as these

are not emergency's, and you have your units available to go to another call

quicker.

Below is part of the news report.

" Paramedics would still respond to 911 calls and examine every patient, but

would not automatically take everyone to the hospital.

" We'll actually advise them, 'Hey, you don't need to go to the hospital.

We're not going to take you by ambulance to the hospital, because you don't

need to be in the emergency room,' " Zavadsky said.

Those who insist on going would still go -- but not in an expensive

ambulance.

" We'll arrange for transportation for them either by taxi or sedan, " he

said. " We'll pay for that trip. " "

>

>

>

>

> Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

> Ron

>

>

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Call-An-Ambulance-Get-a-Taxi-66723887.

html

>

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[Guest guest]

Yeah, a terrific idea! EMS Health Care Rationing! Sound familiar?

When an EMS service is unable (or unwilling) to meet the EMS demand - simply

blame the consumer for squandering " precious " EMS resources. Who do they

think they are anyway? It's their tax dollars that are going to support

MedStar. Stupid taxpayers. Perhaps the fire departments should now hire

surrogates to extinguish dumpster fires, rather than tie up their " precious "

resources.

From what I've read before, MedStar can't possibly benefit from a

reduction billable claims, nor from the addition of a new cost line item,

" Taxi Fees. "

Just wait until someone dies in the back of a Yellow Cab.

Bob

>

>

> Great idea. Should be policy at all times not just flu season. They come do

> a proper exam. Advise patient what is needed which is not an ambulance, if

> patient still insists, instead of saying no like they should, they pay for

> the patient to get a real taxi ride rather than an ambulance transport. Less

> money lost, as you will not collect from insurance of any type as these are

> not emergency's, and you have your units available to go to another call

> quicker.

>

> Below is part of the news report.

>

> " Paramedics would still respond to 911 calls and examine every patient, but

> would not automatically take everyone to the hospital.

>

> " We'll actually advise them, 'Hey, you don't need to go to the hospital.

> We're not going to take you by ambulance to the hospital, because you don't

> need to be in the emergency room,' " Zavadsky said.

>

> Those who insist on going would still go -- but not in an expensive

> ambulance.

>

> " We'll arrange for transportation for them either by taxi or sedan, " he

> said. " We'll pay for that trip. " "

>

>

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

> > Ron

> >

> >

>

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> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

Yeah, a terrific idea! EMS Health Care Rationing! Sound familiar?

When an EMS service is unable (or unwilling) to meet the EMS demand - simply

blame the consumer for squandering " precious " EMS resources. Who do they

think they are anyway? It's their tax dollars that are going to support

MedStar. Stupid taxpayers. Perhaps the fire departments should now hire

surrogates to extinguish dumpster fires, rather than tie up their " precious "

resources.

From what I've read before, MedStar can't possibly benefit from a

reduction billable claims, nor from the addition of a new cost line item,

" Taxi Fees. "

Just wait until someone dies in the back of a Yellow Cab.

Bob

>

>

> Great idea. Should be policy at all times not just flu season. They come do

> a proper exam. Advise patient what is needed which is not an ambulance, if

> patient still insists, instead of saying no like they should, they pay for

> the patient to get a real taxi ride rather than an ambulance transport. Less

> money lost, as you will not collect from insurance of any type as these are

> not emergency's, and you have your units available to go to another call

> quicker.

>

> Below is part of the news report.

>

> " Paramedics would still respond to 911 calls and examine every patient, but

> would not automatically take everyone to the hospital.

>

> " We'll actually advise them, 'Hey, you don't need to go to the hospital.

> We're not going to take you by ambulance to the hospital, because you don't

> need to be in the emergency room,' " Zavadsky said.

>

> Those who insist on going would still go -- but not in an expensive

> ambulance.

>

> " We'll arrange for transportation for them either by taxi or sedan, " he

> said. " We'll pay for that trip. " "

>

>

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

> > Ron

> >

> >

>

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Call-An-Ambulance-Get-a-Taxi-66723887.html

> >

> >

> > ----------------------------------------------------------

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> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Yeah, a terrific idea! EMS Health Care Rationing! Sound familiar?

When an EMS service is unable (or unwilling) to meet the EMS demand - simply

blame the consumer for squandering " precious " EMS resources. Who do they

think they are anyway? It's their tax dollars that are going to support

MedStar. Stupid taxpayers. Perhaps the fire departments should now hire

surrogates to extinguish dumpster fires, rather than tie up their " precious "

resources.

From what I've read before, MedStar can't possibly benefit from a

reduction billable claims, nor from the addition of a new cost line item,

" Taxi Fees. "

Just wait until someone dies in the back of a Yellow Cab.

Bob

>

>

> Great idea. Should be policy at all times not just flu season. They come do

> a proper exam. Advise patient what is needed which is not an ambulance, if

> patient still insists, instead of saying no like they should, they pay for

> the patient to get a real taxi ride rather than an ambulance transport. Less

> money lost, as you will not collect from insurance of any type as these are

> not emergency's, and you have your units available to go to another call

> quicker.

>

> Below is part of the news report.

>

> " Paramedics would still respond to 911 calls and examine every patient, but

> would not automatically take everyone to the hospital.

>

> " We'll actually advise them, 'Hey, you don't need to go to the hospital.

> We're not going to take you by ambulance to the hospital, because you don't

> need to be in the emergency room,' " Zavadsky said.

>

> Those who insist on going would still go -- but not in an expensive

> ambulance.

>

> " We'll arrange for transportation for them either by taxi or sedan, " he

> said. " We'll pay for that trip. " "

>

>

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

> > Ron

> >

> >

>

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Call-An-Ambulance-Get-a-Taxi-66723887.html

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

What's new with this??? DFR has been doing this with all types of patients for

years and years...

-MH

________________________________

From: texasems-l [texasems-l ] On Behalf Of

[jimmnn@...]

Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:37 AM

To: texasems-l

Subject: RE: Re: Call an Ambulance, Get a Taxi | NBC Dallas-Fort

Worth

Do you really think EMT's and Paramedics have the training and experience to

conduct these types of screening exams and triage??

Wow I'm with Ron and completely disagree.

Jim<

Re: Call an Ambulance, Get a Taxi | NBC Dallas-Fort

Worth

Great idea. Should be policy at all times not just flu season. They come

do a proper exam. Advise patient what is needed which is not an ambulance,

if patient still insists, instead of saying no like they should, they pay

for the patient to get a real taxi ride rather than an ambulance transport.

Less money lost, as you will not collect from insurance of any type as these

are not emergency's, and you have your units available to go to another call

quicker.

Below is part of the news report.

" Paramedics would still respond to 911 calls and examine every patient, but

would not automatically take everyone to the hospital.

" We'll actually advise them, 'Hey, you don't need to go to the hospital.

We're not going to take you by ambulance to the hospital, because you don't

need to be in the emergency room,' " Zavadsky said.

Those who insist on going would still go -- but not in an expensive

ambulance.

" We'll arrange for transportation for them either by taxi or sedan, " he

said. " We'll pay for that trip. " "

>

>

>

>

> Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

> Ron

>

>

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Call-An-Ambulance-Get-a-Taxi-66723887.

html

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

What's new with this??? DFR has been doing this with all types of patients for

years and years...

-MH

________________________________

From: texasems-l [texasems-l ] On Behalf Of

[jimmnn@...]

Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:37 AM

To: texasems-l

Subject: RE: Re: Call an Ambulance, Get a Taxi | NBC Dallas-Fort

Worth

Do you really think EMT's and Paramedics have the training and experience to

conduct these types of screening exams and triage??

Wow I'm with Ron and completely disagree.

Jim<

Re: Call an Ambulance, Get a Taxi | NBC Dallas-Fort

Worth

Great idea. Should be policy at all times not just flu season. They come

do a proper exam. Advise patient what is needed which is not an ambulance,

if patient still insists, instead of saying no like they should, they pay

for the patient to get a real taxi ride rather than an ambulance transport.

Less money lost, as you will not collect from insurance of any type as these

are not emergency's, and you have your units available to go to another call

quicker.

Below is part of the news report.

" Paramedics would still respond to 911 calls and examine every patient, but

would not automatically take everyone to the hospital.

" We'll actually advise them, 'Hey, you don't need to go to the hospital.

We're not going to take you by ambulance to the hospital, because you don't

need to be in the emergency room,' " Zavadsky said.

Those who insist on going would still go -- but not in an expensive

ambulance.

" We'll arrange for transportation for them either by taxi or sedan, " he

said. " We'll pay for that trip. " "

>

>

>

>

> Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

> Ron

>

>

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Call-An-Ambulance-Get-a-Taxi-66723887.

html

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

What's new with this??? DFR has been doing this with all types of patients for

years and years...

-MH

________________________________

From: texasems-l [texasems-l ] On Behalf Of

[jimmnn@...]

Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:37 AM

To: texasems-l

Subject: RE: Re: Call an Ambulance, Get a Taxi | NBC Dallas-Fort

Worth

Do you really think EMT's and Paramedics have the training and experience to

conduct these types of screening exams and triage??

Wow I'm with Ron and completely disagree.

Jim<

Re: Call an Ambulance, Get a Taxi | NBC Dallas-Fort

Worth

Great idea. Should be policy at all times not just flu season. They come

do a proper exam. Advise patient what is needed which is not an ambulance,

if patient still insists, instead of saying no like they should, they pay

for the patient to get a real taxi ride rather than an ambulance transport.

Less money lost, as you will not collect from insurance of any type as these

are not emergency's, and you have your units available to go to another call

quicker.

Below is part of the news report.

" Paramedics would still respond to 911 calls and examine every patient, but

would not automatically take everyone to the hospital.

" We'll actually advise them, 'Hey, you don't need to go to the hospital.

We're not going to take you by ambulance to the hospital, because you don't

need to be in the emergency room,' " Zavadsky said.

Those who insist on going would still go -- but not in an expensive

ambulance.

" We'll arrange for transportation for them either by taxi or sedan, " he

said. " We'll pay for that trip. " "

>

>

>

>

> Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

> Ron

>

>

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Call-An-Ambulance-Get-a-Taxi-66723887.

html

>

>

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[Guest guest]

So not only do we lose the billiable transport we pay for the Taxi?

Just where do we get this money?

Louis N. Molino, Sr. CET

FF/NREMT/FSI/EMSI

Typed by my fingers on my iPhone.

Please excuse any typos

(Cell)

LNMolino@...

> Great idea. Should be policy at all times not just flu season. They

> come do a proper exam. Advise patient what is needed which is not an

> ambulance, if patient still insists, instead of saying no like they

> should, they pay for the patient to get a real taxi ride rather than

> an ambulance transport. Less money lost, as you will not collect

> from insurance of any type as these are not emergency's, and you

> have your units available to go to another call quicker.

>

> Below is part of the news report.

>

> " Paramedics would still respond to 911 calls and examine every

> patient, but would not automatically take everyone to the hospital.

>

> " We'll actually advise them, 'Hey, you don't need to go to the

> hospital. We're not going to take you by ambulance to the hospital,

> because you don't need to be in the emergency room,' " Zavadsky said.

>

> Those who insist on going would still go -- but not in an expensive

> ambulance.

>

> " We'll arrange for transportation for them either by taxi or sedan, "

> he said. " We'll pay for that trip. " "

>

>

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

> > Ron

> >

> >

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Call-An-Ambulance-Get-a-Taxi-66723887.html

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

So not only do we lose the billiable transport we pay for the Taxi?

Just where do we get this money?

Louis N. Molino, Sr. CET

FF/NREMT/FSI/EMSI

Typed by my fingers on my iPhone.

Please excuse any typos

(Cell)

LNMolino@...

> Great idea. Should be policy at all times not just flu season. They

> come do a proper exam. Advise patient what is needed which is not an

> ambulance, if patient still insists, instead of saying no like they

> should, they pay for the patient to get a real taxi ride rather than

> an ambulance transport. Less money lost, as you will not collect

> from insurance of any type as these are not emergency's, and you

> have your units available to go to another call quicker.

>

> Below is part of the news report.

>

> " Paramedics would still respond to 911 calls and examine every

> patient, but would not automatically take everyone to the hospital.

>

> " We'll actually advise them, 'Hey, you don't need to go to the

> hospital. We're not going to take you by ambulance to the hospital,

> because you don't need to be in the emergency room,' " Zavadsky said.

>

> Those who insist on going would still go -- but not in an expensive

> ambulance.

>

> " We'll arrange for transportation for them either by taxi or sedan, "

> he said. " We'll pay for that trip. " "

>

>

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

> > Ron

> >

> >

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Call-An-Ambulance-Get-a-Taxi-66723887.html

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

So not only do we lose the billiable transport we pay for the Taxi?

Just where do we get this money?

Louis N. Molino, Sr. CET

FF/NREMT/FSI/EMSI

Typed by my fingers on my iPhone.

Please excuse any typos

(Cell)

LNMolino@...

> Great idea. Should be policy at all times not just flu season. They

> come do a proper exam. Advise patient what is needed which is not an

> ambulance, if patient still insists, instead of saying no like they

> should, they pay for the patient to get a real taxi ride rather than

> an ambulance transport. Less money lost, as you will not collect

> from insurance of any type as these are not emergency's, and you

> have your units available to go to another call quicker.

>

> Below is part of the news report.

>

> " Paramedics would still respond to 911 calls and examine every

> patient, but would not automatically take everyone to the hospital.

>

> " We'll actually advise them, 'Hey, you don't need to go to the

> hospital. We're not going to take you by ambulance to the hospital,

> because you don't need to be in the emergency room,' " Zavadsky said.

>

> Those who insist on going would still go -- but not in an expensive

> ambulance.

>

> " We'll arrange for transportation for them either by taxi or sedan, "

> he said. " We'll pay for that trip. " "

>

>

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

> > Ron

> >

> >

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Call-An-Ambulance-Get-a-Taxi-66723887.html

> >

> >

> > ----------------------------------------------------------

> > New Windows 7: Find the right PC for you. Learn more.

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

It'll all be " Free Federal Money " , no doubt!

-Wes

Re: Re: Call an Ambulance, Get a Taxi | NBC Dallas-Fort

Worth

So not only do we lose the billiable transport we pay for the Taxi?

Just where do we get this money?

Louis N. Molino, Sr. CET

FF/NREMT/FSI/EMSI

Typed by my fingers on my iPhone.

Please excuse any typos

(Cell)

LNMolino@...

> Great idea. Should be policy at all times not just flu season. They

> come do a proper exam. Advise patient what is needed which is not an

> ambulance, if patient still insists, instead of saying no like they

> should, they pay for the patient to get a real taxi ride rather than

> an ambulance transport. Less money lost, as you will not collect

> from insurance of any type as these are not emergency's, and you

> have your units available to go to another call quicker.

>

> Below is part of the news report.

>

> " Paramedics would still respond to 911 calls and examine every

> patient, but would not automatically take everyone to the hospital.

>

> " We'll actually advise them, 'Hey, you don't need to go to the

> hospital. We're not going to take you by ambulance to the hospital,

> because you don't need to be in the emergency room,' " Zavadsky said.

>

> Those who insist on going would still go -- but not in an expensive

> ambulance.

>

> " We'll arrange for transportation for them either by taxi or sedan, "

> he said. " We'll pay for that trip. " "

>

>

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Sorry, but I fully disagree with doing this.

> > Ron

> >

> >

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Call-An-Ambulance-Get-a-Taxi-66723887.html

> >

> >

> > ----------------------------------------------------------

> > New Windows 7: Find the right PC for you. Learn more.

> >

> >