AMR Selected as Exclusive EMS Provider for Alameda County
11.7.2024
Innovative care model to enhance public health, equity and access for Bay Area residents.
American Medical Response West (AMR), the nation’s leading provider of emergency medical services, has been notified that the County has accepted our RFP response to provide the County of Alameda with 911 emergency response and ambulance services for the county’s residents. Pending contract negotiations and final approval by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, AMR is set to bring cutting-edge, patient-centered care to the East Bay, offering innovative healthcare solutions tailored to meet the needs of the community. We are also looking forward to working with the EMS field employees and their labor organization.
“AMR is humbled by the opportunity to partner with Alameda County to deliver high-quality emergency medical care,” said Sean Russell, president of the Pacific Region for Global Medical Response. “We commend the County’s progressive vision and focus on health equity, and we’re excited to introduce our proven approach that enhances access to care for all residents.”
With a team of more than 28,000 paramedics, EMTs, RNs, and healthcare professionals, AMR provides mobile healthcare in 40 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 4.8 million patients annually. As part of Global Medical Response, AMR is backed by a 35,000-member workforce and a comprehensive network of air, ground, and mobile healthcare solutions, ensuring that Alameda County residents receive the best in emergency care.
“AMR is more than just a transport company,” Russell concluded. “We’re a healthcare organization committed to advancing EMS services, building community partnerships, and improving healthcare access for everyone in Alameda County.”
“AMR is humbled by the opportunity to partner with Alameda County to deliver high-quality emergency medical care,” said Sean Russell, president of the Pacific Region for Global Medical Response. “We commend the County’s progressive vision and focus on health equity, and we’re excited to introduce our proven approach that enhances access to care for all residents.”
With a team of more than 28,000 paramedics, EMTs, RNs, and healthcare professionals, AMR provides mobile healthcare in 40 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 4.8 million patients annually. As part of Global Medical Response, AMR is backed by a 35,000-member workforce and a comprehensive network of air, ground, and mobile healthcare solutions, ensuring that Alameda County residents receive the best in emergency care.
“AMR is more than just a transport company,” Russell concluded. “We’re a healthcare organization committed to advancing EMS services, building community partnerships, and improving healthcare access for everyone in Alameda County.”
