There are a number of technicalities such as copays and documentation, I hope they have this all figured out.
I do not believe that the infrastructure or the patient care side, which is what we, the public is exposed to will change one bit. Other than having more finances for better equipment and more stuff that will enhance patient care.
They will still remain a volunteer agency regardless if they collect insurance or not.
From what I understand Catskill Hatzolah has already collected from insurance and several other areas are doing this for many years, has that had any negative impact on their patient care, are those areas now considered ‘private’ or they are still volunteer based?
The members are not getting paid, instead insurance is being collected to cover operating expenses and purchase of new ambulances and equipment.
The Hatzolah model seems to have a greater cost compared to the traditional ems model, they need to outfit individual units vs just outfiting an ambulance.
Regardless, I am not very familiar with the opposing positions and I am sure that there compelling arguments against collecting insurance money.