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Ambulance Costs Threaten County Service | Parkersburg News
Camden Clark Medical Center’s ambulance service is bleeding cash—$1.7 million annually—and hospital departments are covering the losses, a fix that’s unsustainable as costs climb. CFO Kyle Pierson warns without help, the service could vanish, echoing how other West Virginia counties fund it. Commissioners are weighing options: a special ambulance tax, a 1% sales tax for public safety, or per-property fees, while also exploring triaging non-emergency 911 calls to cut costs. No decision yet—next steps include a full cost breakdown and an outside legal expert to guide them. Listen in comfort:Get…
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