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Old 25th Jul 2023, 12:02
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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."
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