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1. www.yahoo.com › news › challenge-akron-fireUp to the challenge: Akron Fire Department takes over from ...

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   Jan 5, 2024 · The Akron Fire Department has picked up the slack since private ambulance company AMR left town, according to the fire chief. ... Why did AMR leave? AMR, a Colorado-based private ambulance company ...

2. www.ems1.com › american-medical-response › articlesAMR closes Ohio facility, laying off 45 EMTs and paramedics

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   Jun 1, 2023 · AKRON, Ohio — American Medical Response is closing its facility in Akron and laying off staff after the company and city officials could not reach an agreement on AMR’s services in the future ...

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     Akron Fire Department's call volume expected to skyrocket with American Medical Response shuttering operations

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4. www.yahoo.com › news › american-medical-responseAmerican Medical Response closing Akron EMT facility, laying ...

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   May 31, 2023 · AMR's exit is expected to increase Akron Fire patient transports by 142%. The closure, which is to be completed by Aug. 1, will result in job losses for 25 emergency medical technicians, 20 ...

5. www.cleveland19.com › 2023/05/31 › american-medicalAmerican Medical Response in Summit ... - Cleveland 19 News

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   May 31, 2023 · Published: May. 31, 2023 at 4:33 PM EDT. AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Public filings show American Medical Response in Summit County is shutting down and laying off all its employees. The company gave ...

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6. www.yahoo.com › news › emergency-response-akron-fireEmergency response: Akron Fire Department working overtime ...

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   Jul 31, 2023 · Until now, AMR has transported more than half of Akron’s emergency response cases to hospitals, or about 13,000 runs in 2022. Akron Fire Chief Joe Natko − who once ran department’s paramedic ...

7. www.news5cleveland.com › news › local-newsAll EMS transportation now handled by Akron firefighters

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   Aug 1, 2023 · American Medical Response, AMR, shut its doors in Akron. Now, the weight of all EMS transportation will fall in the hands of Akron firefighters. In 2022, out of 25,000 EMS calls where a patient ...

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   Why did Amr leave Akron?

   • AMR, a Colorado-based private ambulance company, previously contracted with the city to transport patients with non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries to the hospital. The company parted ways with Akron last year after the two entities failed to reach a new contract. According to the city, AMR wanted almost $11 million over the next five years.

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   Is Akron better for American Medical Response?

   • Since American Medical Response left town five months ago, Akron Fire Department personnel have been picking up the slack. According to Fire Chief Joseph Natko, the people of Akron and the department are better for it.

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   What happened to Akron ambulance service?

   • On Tuesday, Akron’s 50-year relationship with American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance service ends before the city can ramp up staffing and equipment to make up for the loss of service. Until now, AMR has transported more than half of Akron’s emergency response case s to hospitals, or about 13,000 runs in 2022.

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   Why did Akron ask for $2 million?

   • But, city officials say, AMR asked nearly $2 million in return. Last year, AMR emailed the Beacon Journal saying it hoped to continue its 50-year relationship with Akron, blaming a 2022 Ohio law prohibiting surprise medical billing for undermining the company's profits. AMR said it needed more revenue for recruitment and employee retention.

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   How is Akron Fire Department moving forward?

   • Akron Fire Chief Joseph Natko talks about how the department is moving forward and improving after American Medical Response ended its contract last year to transport non-life-threatening patients to the hospital. Since American Medical Response left town five months ago, Akron Fire Department personnel have been picking up the slack.

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   Why did Akron get a no-cost contract with Amr?

   • AMR got by for years with a no-cost contract with the city because it billed almost double what the Akron Fire Department charges for the same ride. “We could bill $800 for an ambulance transport,” Natko explained, “but if insurance only pays $200, that's all we do. We don't chase the individual for that extra $600. AMR was different.

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9. twitter.com › beaconjournal › statusAkron Beacon Journal on Twitter: "AMR's decision to end ...

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   Mar 22, 2023 · AMR's decision to end hospital transport contract with Akron means more overtime for Akron firefighters and no deductibles for patients. 10:33 AM · Mar 22, 2023 934