Recent content by ambusaurus

Granted, it's big, but not that big. The list from the County excludes the additional 10 that were bounced during the initial application process. Follow the money. Good job EMS Agency.

The list of pending new applications to Los Angeles County as of today. Do ya REALLY think there's that much business? There's already 25 licensed. http://ems.dhs.lacounty.gov/AmbulanceLicensing/AmbOperAppReceived.pdf Feeling of impending doom....

In OC it was CRA and GCTI.... more coming out of LA tomorrow

And so it begins. County of Los Angeles District Attorney issues "Cease and Desist" letter to 4 companies, 6 more drafts waiting to go out next week. Orange County has jumped on the bandwagon as well. At least 1 company suspended last week. Good job EMS Agencies and way overdue.

The City would be required to develop a competitive bidding process in order to make such a change. I'd assume if anyone would be taking over the "EMS system" in LA, it would more than likely be LA County Fire. Cool rumor though!:)

They've been investigating the LA market for quite some time. Check their website for reports, etc....

CAAS is not a requirement. To read the entire updated Ordinance, check here: http://ems.dhs.lacounty.gov/AmbulanceLicensing/Title7_16_Amb.pdf

1- Another round of consolidation. See who gobbles up who. 2- New LA County Ordinance. Hopefully another tool to clean up the business. 3- OIG investigations. Wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of these. 4- New Kaiser contracts. Some winners, some losers. Either way, gonna be some some...

For the $$$$ they would be nuts not to. Hold on to your seats, a repeat of the 1990's consolidation is just starting.

Less, that's for sure. Heck, there's still always sandwich shop franchises... All cash.

It was tied up for a long time with the EMS Agency & County Counsel, then shipped to the State EMS Authority for their review & approval (change in local plan). From there, another swipe through the County's legal system, onto the agenda for the Board of Supervisors and now you have it. How...

I guess that's one train of thought. If that's the case, however, I find it strange that not 1 of the 50+ providers affected spoke in opposition to the amendments. The information has been burning through the local industry for a number of years now.

The companies will be "grandfathered" into the LA City system, most likeley. However, if they are not currently permitted in LA County, they will have to apply within 6 months and meet the County standard of 5 years when they apply. The EMS Agency had a responsibility to develop, and the...

5 will now be the minimum number for new applicants.

Yes. -The cost of the permits are increased to support the County's licensing program. -Licensing fees for EMS aircraft operators are implemented. -The "Need & Necessity" proof requirement has been eliminated. -Financial penalties have been developed for violations of County codes...