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Published on: November 9, 2016
Spotlight on the safety net. Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Services Agency
Abstract:
Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Services Agency, better known as Medic, provides emergency and nonemergency paramedic level medical services to the citizens of Mecklenburg County. Medic is part of a unique partnership between Mecklenburg County, Carolinas HealthCare System, and Presbyterian Health Care/Novant Health. Since fiscal year 1997, Medic has reduced ambulance response times, implemented higher clinical standards, and reduced the taxpayer subsidy per call by half The agency will answer more than 85,000 calls for medical help this year. Medic also conducts frequent community education programs on health, safety, injury prevention, and emergency-related issues.
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