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Experiences of Critical Access Hospitals in the Provision of Emergency Medical Services

Description
Examines the experiences of Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in operating an emergency medical services (EMS) unit. Findings are based on a rural ambulance service literature review and interviews with administrators and ambulance staff from five CAHs. Discusses the benefits and challenges that CAH providers face in operating EMS services.
Author(s)
Janet P. Sutton, June Eichner
Date
10/2008
Type
Document
Organization
NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
Tagged as
Critical Access Hospitals ยท Emergency medical services

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