Advantages and Disadvantages of Hospital-Based Emergency Medical Services in Rural Areas

A project of the Rural Health Research and Policy Center Program

​The purpose of this project was to clarify issues surrounding the hospital's decision to acquire and maintain ownership of community ambulance services. Advantages and disadvantages of ownership are identified and analyzed, both conceptually, and informed by key informant interviews with Critical Access Hospital staff.

This project was conducted as part of the Rural Health Research and Policy Center.

Project Director

Michael Meit

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Alana D. Knudson

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Senior Staff

Alana D. Knudson

Alana D. Knudson
Principal Research Scientist, Co-Director

Michael Meit

Michael Meit
Program Area Director