![]() Due to economic pressures every health care institution is trying to meet demand, to serve its community but do so in the most fiscally responsible way…We’re no exception.” ![]() Paramedics director Jim McCans said later that “The entire medical environment is making changes. Noting that the township’s annual EMS budget is presently $1.76 million, Gentile said that “Once the Penn agreement is finalized and the program is operational, UPHS will assume 85 percent of our operating expenses.” ![]() That figure will most likely increase going forward, he said in an email. Gentile was authorized to begin amending a current agreement between the township and UPHS, which will come to the board for final review and approval at the July 14 meeting.While details are still being hashed out, Gentile said he expects the township will save a minimum $440,000 the first year. ![]() Penn was selected over Crozer-Keystone Health System and the Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion and Narberth to serve as “primary provider for delivery of Basic Life Support/Advanced Life Support services to the community.”Īlthough the matter was not discussed publicly, officials said the decision followed “months of extensive research and review of options and proposals,” and pursuant to recommendations from Township Manager Larry Gentile, who has extensive experience in EMS and health care management. Commissioners at a recent meeting unanimously authorized township manager Larry Gentile to execute an agreement with University of Pennsylvania Health Systems for EMS services. ![]()
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