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After critical report, N.S. promises to fine ambulance company for poor service

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A Nova Scotia Health Department official says the government will fine the province's ambulance service if it fails to meet performance standards for response times.

Nova Scotia’s auditor general says Nova Scotians are at risk, thanks to the current state of the provincial ambulance service. Kim Adair say the minister of health isn’t doing enough to hold the provider responsible. Zack Power explains. – Sep 26, 2023A Nova Scotia Health Department official says the government will fine the province’s ambulance service if it fails to meet performance standards for response times.

Beaton says his department is now accumulating system data that can help determine when poor ambulance performance can be attributed to the company.

 

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