If there is one industry that constantly churns out intriguing news that’s the air ambulance industry. In the recent past, there have been several news-worthy items that came out of this industry. Here, we highlight the some of the most relevant ones.
Air Ambulance Coverage Denied in Life-Threatening Situation
Ethan – a severely disabled child – was prescribed air ambulance transport to the nearest appropriate facility owing to a life-threatening complication. The air ambulance company that was contacted was quick to respond and immediately dispatched one. The result: the boy survived. However, the insurance company later denied the claim for the bill that amounted to over $51,000. The family is now fighting it out. This is a scenario that is often witnessed in the air ambulance industry.
An Air Ambulance Industry Player Accused of Violating Pay Norms
Overtime is something that healthcare professionals willingly take up. However, it becomes the responsibility of the employers to compensate them accordingly. The air ambulance industry has always maintained this well. However, recently, it was seen that a large corporation belonging to the industry refused to do so. It is alleged that the company has violated the Minimum Wage Act. The employees who complained revealed that they had routinely been clocking overtime but had not been compensated appropriately. They had been a part of the company for close to 5 years.
Air Ambulance Industry will Benefit from Technology that was Originally meant for Astronauts
Paramedics onboard air ambulances usually rely on radio equipment to keep the ground medical staff abreast about the condition of the patients. Vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respirations have to be continuously monitored and the numbers must be relayed. However, now a wearable device that connects wirelessly to the air ambulance base can change all this. The technology will let air ambulance industry professionals take better care of the patients.
