Delta Ambulance officials announced a $20 to $25 increase in per capita rates for 2026 at the China town office Wednesday morning. That number could rise, officials said.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine community paramedicine in doubt after federal cuts
The programs, in which EMS workers make home visits to patients, have helped curb expensive hospital visits, providers say.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Sen. Collins proposes reimbursement reforms for EMS services
The bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Joe Manchin, I-West Virginia, would require payment for EMS services even when a Medicare patient is not transported to a hospital. Maine passed a similar bill in 2023 for patients with private insurance.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine EMS debates how to spend remaining emergency funds
A little over half of the $31 million aimed at shoring up the state’s struggling emergency medical services has yet to be distributed. Some say the funds should go directly to EMS agencies while others want to support training centers.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
New device, medication help Maine paramedics improve baby delivery
Former EMS protocol required paramedics to transport mothers and babies in separate ambulances. Now crews can carry them together, giving a mother and her child more time to connect.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s firefighters rarely fight fires. Instead they’re answering medical calls.
In 2022, just 4.5% of calls that came into Maine fire departments were for fires. Almost three-quarters were for medical assistance.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Struggling emergency medical responders still awaiting $31 million in funds approved last year
Bureaucratic hurdles have delayed urgently needed funding for Maine’s struggling ambulance services.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
LifeFlight planning to take off on land with new ambulance service
The helicopter medical service plans to buy three special ground ambulances for $1.92 million to relieve transportation pressures.
Posted inNews
Topsham Fire and Rescue to launch in-home paramedicine with $60,000 state grant
Topsham Fire Chief Chris McLaughlin said the program will be funded by Maine EMS for one year and launch July 1.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon may change EMS service after 45 years with local provider
United Ambulance has submitted a bid nearly $60,000 lower than Lisbon Emergency.