Impact of Affordable Care Act on EMS Discussed at CFSI

WASHINGTON, D.C. – While the Affordable Care Act barely mentions EMS, national officials say the impact will be felt by responders across the country. “There are not enough primary care providers to serve the needs of a society with expanded insurance coverage,” Lori Moore-Merrill said Wednesday during a seminar held in conjunction with the Congressional Fire Services Institute's (CFSI) conference. Merrill, general assistant to IAFF President Harold Schaitberger added that there are a...