Priority OnDemand (the “Company”) announced today that Bob Jewell, formerly Chief Revenue Officer, has been named Chief Revenue Integration Officer. In his new role, Jewell will apply his extensive experience as a compliance and revenue recognition expert. As a result of Jewell’s new role, the company also announced that Eric Foust, a senior healthcare revenue cycle executive, joins the Company … Read More
Priority Ambulance Family of Companies highlights team members who “Rise to the Challenge”
Happy EMS Week! This year’s national theme is “Rising to the Challenge” – a fitting theme that demonstrates how our team and our industry continues to pull together to serve our patients, communities and each other in the face of change. We asked our national family to nominate their peers who exemplify rising above challenges. Their stories are highlighted below. … Read More
National EMS marks 30 years of national accreditation
Georgia EMS agency receives perfect score for three-year recertification National EMS recently renewed its national accreditation from the Commission on the Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), a designation that signifies that an EMS agency has met the gold standard of the ambulance industry. Of the 10,000 EMS providers nationwide, National EMS is among 193 accredited agencies nationwide and nine accredited … Read More
Priority Ambulance awarded new contract for 9-1-1 ambulance service with Cocke County, Tennessee
The Cocke County Commission voted Monday to award Priority Ambulance a new contract to provide exclusive emergency and nonemergency service to the county. The vote approves a new contract with an initial term of three years that goes into effect July 1 with the possibility of an additional five-year renewal. Nashville-based First Call Ambulance has served the community with 9-1-1 … Read More
Guardian Ambulance, Sumter County EMS partner to add ambulances to county 911 EMS system
Sumter County EMS and Guardian Ambulance entered into an agreement to provide additional ambulance resources to the county’s 911 EMS system. Beginning on April 1, Guardian Ambulance will provide Sumter County EMS with two 24-hour Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances every day to supplement the daily operations for Sumter County EMS. “Guardian Ambulance’s providers are certified just as our Paramedics, … Read More
Tony Anteau promoted to Priority Ambulance Mid-States Regional President
Priority Ambulance is pleased to announce that Tony Anteau has been promoted to Regional President of the Mid-States Region. Anteau has been with Priority since 2017 most recently serving as Vice President. “Since 2017, Tony has been an integral part of the Mid-States operational team as a vice president of our Indiana operations. Over the past years, he has expanded … Read More
Priority OnDemand Partners with RMinds for OnDemand Visit Telehealth Technologies
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (February 17, 2022) – Priority OnDemand (“Priority” or “the company”) announced today that it has partnered with RMinds to provide strategic architecture and software development services to advance the company’s OnDemand Visit telehealth line of business. Chief Executive Officer Bryan Gibson said, “Telehealth utilization has grown exponentially, especially as society has adapted to alternative health-care delivery models during … Read More
Priority Ambulance Leadership Foundation announces EMS Leadership of Tomorrow Class of 2022
The Priority Ambulance Leadership Foundation announced today that 16 emergency medical services (EMS) professionals from throughout the nation have been selected to represent the EMS Leadership of Tomorrow Class of 2022. “The EMS Leadership of Tomorrow program has proven to be an incredibly valuable experience for our students as they set their sights on long-term career goals as leaders in … Read More
Steve Blackburn Promoted to Chief Operating Officer
Knoxville, TN (Jan. 18, 2022) – Priority OnDemand (“Priority” or “the company”) announced today that Steve Blackburn has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Blackburn has been with Priority since the company was founded in 2013. He most recently served as Mid-States Regional President, overseeing operations in six states. “Steve has the talent and expertise to successfully meet our objective … Read More
Chandler Fire Department introduces new 9-1-1 ambulance partner, unveils new custom-built ambulance fleet, system upgrades
Maricopa Ambulance to begin responding to all 9-1-1 calls on Friday, January 7 CHANDLER, Ariz. – The Chandler Fire Department and its new ambulance partner, Maricopa Ambulance, are making final preparations this week to rollout a system that will enhance the city’s 9-1-1 emergency medical response and introduce a new fleet of ambulances. On January 7, Maricopa Ambulance will begin … Read More