The Wabash General Hospital Board of Directors approved an updated ambulance service agreement with Wabash County at their April meeting held on Monday.
President and CEO Karissa Turner said the agreement replaces the hospital’s original contract with the county, which dates back to 1993 and had not been updated since. She said the review was prompted by the hospital’s ongoing expansion plans.
The new agreement is structured as a one-year term that automatically renews, with provisions allowing termination either by mutual agreement or by the hospital.
Turner emphasized the importance of the long-standing partnership, noting the hospital’s paramedics and EMTs work closely with emergency room staff, assist with patient transfers, and provide additional support such as IV starts. She added the service offers paramedic-level care to county residents.
Hospital officials also noted the ambulance service operates at an annual loss of around $400,000, with the county contributing just over $100,000 through tax revenue.
Following discussion, the board approved the agreement, allowing Turner to formally sign the updated contract with the county.