Re: Air-Evac

[Ronnie Daniel <heliemsrn@yahoo.com>]

I agree with the notion that competition may in fact keep us all on our toes (so to speak).  This may improve patient care or at least increase our awareness that there is another company in our midst that could potentially impact another services request volume...naturally this has PR implications.

I would like to know about everyone's feelings either subjective or factual information that you may have regarding the membership program that Air-Evac sells.

It has been my understanding that these membership programs, though widespread, that they are not necessarily on the up and up legally.

I do have additional information on this topic, but I would like to start a discussion on this topic.  Are there any legal concerns regarding air medical services using memberships to gain revenue, knowing in advance that they may not necessarily be able to keep their end of the agreement given a number of circumstances

 

  John Graham <medikjohn@yahoo.com> wrote:

I recomend you go to Air-Evac Lifeteams web site and
see what they are all about, it shows everything from
there history to base locations to why they are in
business and safety. (www.Air-Evac.com) Other than the
regional bases, most are in rural (very rural)
america. AE is providing air coverage to people who
either had none (especially scene flights) or have to
wait a long period of time for the aircraft to come
from the city to the rural setting back to the city.
AE can allow for the 1st leg to be very short and
significatly impact the golden hour. As far as
flooding the market, ground services and hospitals
call all the time wanting a helicopter immediatly, but
can not get one because all of the available aircraft
in that market are on other missions.

John G


--- sheldon dreaddy wrote:
> Any comments about Air-Evac EMS INC. and their
> competition with other programs and the quality of
> care they provide. I was reading the article about
> their expansion (again) on CNN.com. Seems like they
> are indeed flooding the market, I kind of feel bad
> for
> the existing programs in these areas, Eagle Med and
> other providers shouldn't have Air-Evac moving in
> and
> taking away business.
>
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