The city of Pittsburgh plans to extend a contract with Mt. Oliver, Pa., for emergency medical services three years, reports TribLIVE.
Under proposed legislation, Pittsburgh would continue to provide EMS in Mt. Oliver and charge the borough $10,000 a year in addition to billing patient insurance companies, according to the article.
Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich told TribLIVE Pittsburgh has provided ambulance and paramedic services to Mt. Oliver for decades. According to the report, this would be the first time it is charging a fee in addition to billing insurance companies.
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