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News Release
Rep. Zeleznikar, EMS Task Force Visit Washington D.C. Advocating for Improved AccessST. PAUL, MN—State Representative Natalie Zeleznikar (R - Fredenberg Township), and members of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Task Force visited Washington D.C. last week to meet with Congressional, White House, and Federal Transportation Department officials about improving access to EMS in rural areas of the state and to seek federal dollars to help address funding gaps for local service providers. “It was an honor to visit Washington and to advocate on behalf of Minnesotans living in greater Minnesota,” said Zeleznikar. “With the experience I've had working in assisted living and long-term care I'm able to share first-hand how critical support for our rural EMS is. We want Minnesotans to be able to stay in their communities while receiving the care they need."  Zeleznikar also discussed Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements for treatment—advocating for the importance of exploring how ambulance services can receive reimbursements for calls when the patient is not transported. ### |