News
News releases/statements:
12/4/24: Wellpath declares bankruptcy, EMS providers out millions unless State of Michigan steps up
11/7/24: Sounding the Alarm: Emergency care may soon be unavailable in Eastern U.P. due to nearly $500,000 owed for care to Michigan prisons
8/26/24: Michigan EMS providers ask Legislature to reimburse $6 million in emergency costs for care provided to Michigan prisoners
5/20/24: Governor Whitmer honors Michigan’s EMS Heroes by proclaiming May 19-25 as EMS Recognition Week
1/22/24: Mid-Michigan EMS leader named President of Michigan Association of Ambulance Services 2024/2025 board of directors
9/25/23: Michigan EMS Heroes Honored as ‘Stars of Life’ During Capitol Ceremony
5/12/23: Southwest Michigan EMS Leader Jack Fisher Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
News clips:
Gongwer: 12/9/24: Ambulance Association Reups Call For $6M Supplemental To Cover EMS Agencies Unpaid By Bankrupt Former MDOC Provider
Journal of Emergency Medical Services: 12/6/24: Wellpath Bankruptcy Leaves $6 Million in Unpaid Claims for MI EMS Services
The Center Square: 11/11/24: Some UP residents could lose access to emergency services if debts not paid
Mid-Michigan Now: 11/8/24: Lawmakers urge state to pay EMS agencies after prison transports
Keweenaw Report: 11/8/24: MAAS warns state leaders $500,000 in missed payment by Wellpath to EMS agencies risks services in Eastern Upper Peninsula communities and prisons
Soo Leader: 11/8/24: Emergency care may soon be unavailable in Eastern U.P.
Michigan Public: 11/7/24: Prison health care company owes Michigan subcontractor health care providers $35 million
Radio Results Network: 11/7/24: Eastern U.P. Ambulance Service Warns of Cuts Due To State Non-Payments
MLive: 9/4/24: Former prison health care contractor failed to pay $6M in bills, ambulance services say
Crain's Detroit: 9/4/24: Ambulance providers who say they were stiffed by prison contractor plea for help
Tri-City Times: 9/4/24: Unpaid bills hurt County EMS
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