Excerpts from cbsnews.com:
Since the start of the pandemic, nearly every industry has faced staffing challenges, but for some roles, the stakes are life or death. Nowhere is this more true than for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), whose work can literally save lives. Yet, many EMTs are leaving their jobs due to low pay, which makes it hard to sustain a living.
One EMT, after seven years in the field, is questioning how much longer she can continue. She currently earns $18 an hour—just slightly above the national median wage for EMTs, which stands at $17.05 per hour. That means an annual salary of around $35,470, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the lowest-paying jobs in healthcare. In 2021, about one-third of EMTs left their positions, with low wages being the main reason. The shortage has made it difficult for the industry to find and retain qualified workers.
A 2022 study by the American Ambulance Association revealed that 39% of part-time EMT positions and 55% of part-time paramedic roles remained unfilled due to a lack of qualified candidates. This gap is creating serious challenges for emergency services across the country.
A major factor behind these low wages is Medicaid’s reimbursement rates for non-emergency transport services—such as moving patients between hospitals or taking them to dialysis appointments. These low reimbursements keep salaries stagnant, making it hard for ambulance companies to attract and retain staff.
AMR, the largest private ambulance provider in the U.S., recently announced it will stop offering non-emergency transport services in Los Angeles County. The company cited low Medicaid reimbursement as a key reason for a $3.5 million budget deficit in that region alone.
Amwest Ambulance is trying to address the issue by offering raises to its EMTs, but the company admits this isn’t a long-term solution. With costs for an average non-emergency transport call exceeding $250, while Medicaid only reimburses $107, the financial pressure is immense. If reimbursement rates don’t improve, Amwest may also be forced to cut back on these essential services.
Meanwhile, California recently passed a law setting a $22-an-hour minimum wage for fast food workers. However, no such mandate exists for EMTs, despite the critical nature of their work and the risks they face daily.
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