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Mason County EMS Partnership Shifts | Charleston News
Mason County is shaking up its EMS operations, handing over day-to-day management to HealthNet Aeromedical Services starting August 1st — a two-year deal worth $250K annually. HealthNet’s bulk purchasing power promises major cost savings on gear, ambulances, and meds, while paramedics stay employed with county benefits. But the EMS director will now be hired by HealthNet, and crews are switching to a grueling 24-on/72-off schedule to fight burnout. The move also aims to boost staffing to match neighboring counties — and Mason County joins four other West Virginia counties already using…
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