The way DOH has made EMS operate makes this is a big deal. Suppose Empress went to a stand-by at a Newburgh HS football game because that's who "Newburgh wanted", would that be OK with MLSS or anyone else with the CON to operate in Orange County?
Suppose Gramma likes TransCare but lives in New Windsor. Can she call them to take her to St. Luke's just because that's who she wants? No, in the eyes of DOH she cannot.
The CON process sucks, it's antiquated and doesn't foster competition but that's the law so we should abide by it. As soon as we start picking and choosing what laws we follow we are no better than Congress or the President.
Actually, if someone in New Windsor wants Transcare and calls them direct, they can use them. Transcare has a CON for Orange County and operates as the ALS agency for Cornwall and backs up New Windsor as needed. You are correct that the CON system in NY is outdated and broken, and I agree.
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Actually, if someone in New Windsor wants Transcare and calls them direct, they can use them. Transcare has a CON for Orange County and operates as the ALS agency for Cornwall and backs up New Windsor as needed. You are correct that the CON system in NY is outdated and broken, and I agree.