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Private / Community Transportation
​Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Service: Ambulance - Stretcher
Number of Passengers: 1
Feature: Bedside to Bedside service
Qualifications and Certifications: Credentialed / Accredited
Focus: Emergency
Booking Notice: Immediate
Target User: Medical Necessity / Emergency - Local
Average Cost: $1275
Payer: Broker/Private Pay/Facility
Payer's Funding Source: Medicare / Medicaid / County / Private / Facility
Alignment: Medical Provider
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
Service: Ambulance - Stretcher
Number of Passengers: 1
Feature: Bedside to Bedside service
Qualifications and Certifications: Credentialed / Accredited
Focus: Emergency Back Up / Non-Emergency
Booking Notice: 1-10 hours
Target User: Medical Necessity / Non-Emergency - Local / Regional / Long Distance
Average Cost: $450-$600
Payer: Broker
Payer's Funding Source: Capitated Medicaid & MA Broker, Facility, Private
Alignment: Medical Provider
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A BLS ambulance is typically staffed by EMTs who provide foundational, non-invasive care.
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An ALS ambulance carries paramedics who can deliver advanced interventions on the way to the hospital.