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While the No Surprises Act aims to protect patients from financial hardship, its impact on air ambulance services warrants careful consideration. We take a look.
Not opting for Medicaid Part B can spell financial doom, especially if one opts for an air ambulance ride. This, despite the No Surprises Act. We explain.

Compliance Norms for Texas Air Ambulance Service Providers

Just because an aircraft is willing to transport a patient, it does not count as an air ambulance service, in any state of the US....

Structural Guidelines for Fixed Wing Airambulance Transport

All most all states in the United States have laid down certain minimum requirements that a fixed wing airambulance must satisfy. The guidelines given...

Preparing the Patient for a Medical Flight

It is important that the medical flight taken by a patient is both safe and comfortable. Following certain guidelines ensures that the medical flight...

Fixed-Wing Air Medical Transport Precautions

When you accompany a patient to a fixed wing air medical transport vehicle, you would be accompanied by qualified professionals belonging to both ground...

What is the typical shift worked (i.e. 8, 12, 24 hour shifts)?

Pilots are limited to 12 hour shifts and medical crews typically work either 12 or 24 hour shifts.

What are Trauma Transport Protocols in Florida?

Trauma Transport Protocols (TTP) describe the procedures used by the emergency medical services prehospital provider for dispatch of vehicles, assessment of the extent and...

FAA Publishes New Air Ambulance Regulation

Making certificate holders with 10 or more helicopter air ambulances establish operations control centers is one facet of the proposal, which is intended to make helicopter air ambulance flights safer nationwide.

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