National EMS, a member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, announced today that the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) has awarded the agency a three-year accreditation. The company has proudly maintained its CAAS accreditation continuously for over 30 years, since first receiving it in 1993. The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) highlights a highly comprehensive … Read More

Central EMS is excited to announce that Toni Lee has rejoined the company as the Director of Operations, overseeing 9-1-1 and interfacility ambulance services for our Augusta-Richmond County operations. “We are thrilled to welcome Toni back to the Central EMS team,” said Corey Thomas, Vice President of Operations. “Toni’s dedication and leadership skills have been a crucial foundation for both … Read More

Priority OnDemand, a leading national healthcare services and medical transportation company, announced today the appointment of Maggie O’Neil as Director of Patient Engagement for its OnDemand Visit division. In this role, O’Neil will lead patient experience initiatives and strategic growth efforts to advance OnDemand Visit’s mission of transforming healthcare delivery through innovative mobile healthcare solutions. “Maggie’s extensive customer experience background … Read More

Priority OnDemand, a leading national healthcare services and medical transportation company, announced today the appointment of Eric Van Horn as Chief Executive Officer of OnDemand Visit. OnDemand Visit is a subsidiary of Priority OnDemand that focuses on developing innovative mobile healthcare solutions and bridging emergency medical responses with in-home preventative care.  Van Horn will lead the company’s efforts to broaden the mobile … Read More

Priority Ambulance has promoted Christopher Blach to West Regional President, overseeing operations across Arizona and Wyoming. Blach, who previously served as Vice President of Operations for Priority Ambulance, brings more than 30 years of emergency medical services experience to this expanded role. His extensive background includes leadership positions with Global Medical Response and Rural/Metro Corporation, where he focused on operations … Read More

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (January 8, 2025) — Priority OnDemand, a healthcare services company integrating EMS, medical transportation, telehealth, patient logistics, and vehicle solutions optimizing medical transportation and care delivery, announced two strategic leadership appointments. Steve Blackburn has been named Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), a newly created position, while Phil Koster has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Priority Ambulance.   … Read More

Priority Ambulance, one of the largest private ambulance service providers in the United States, announced plans to acquire certain assets of LifeCare EMS, a leading emergency medical services provider serving seven counties in central Mississippi.  As part of the transition, Priority’s subsidiary that already operates in Mississippi will acquire ambulances and other equipment from LifeCare EMS, will hire LifeCare EMS’s … Read More

The American Ambulance Association (AAA) has announced the election of Brenda Staffan, Chief Government Affairs and Public Policy Officer for Priority OnDemand, to its Board of Directors. Staffan will serve as the Region Five Director for a three-year term, representing Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Utah. With more than three decades of experience in emergency medical services (EMS) … Read More

Priority Ambulance has been awarded the contract to provide 911 ambulance services in Benton County, Mississippi, beginning January 1, 2025. Operating under the Baptist Ambulance brand, Priority Ambulance will deliver emergency medical care to the county’s residents and visitors. To ensure comprehensive coverage, Baptist Ambulance will station a 24/7 Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance and a dedicated crew in Benton … Read More

The Loudon County Commission unanimously voted Monday to renew its contract with Priority Ambulance. The new agreement extends the partnership for an additional five years, ensuring the company will continue to provide exclusive emergency and non-emergency medical services to Loudon County and the cities of Loudon and Lenoir City. “Priority Ambulance has shown itself to be a reliable and committed … Read More