Originally Posted by
chopper2004
The problem is, unlike our air ambulance model is that over there its a case of if the a/c is on the helipad not doing anything and waiting for responding to an emergency, it is not earning money.
Herewith lies the problem, the cost imperative.
https://www.ajmc.com/view/air-ambula...m-2017-to-2020
from the article.
"The average charge associated with rotary-wing air ambulance transports rose 22.2%, from $24,924 in 2017 to $30,446 in 2020. The average estimated allowed amount rose 60.8%, from $11,608 to $18,668. The average Medicare reimbursement rose 4.7%, from $3,570 to $3,739."