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911 Telehealth Triage Program Questioned
Summary
A resident described being diverted from ambulance dispatch to a telehealth doctor during a medical emergency, then driving herself to the hospital; records suggested ambulances were available. She asked the Board to investigate the program's transfer criteria and MD Ally contract.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
If reformed, all 911 callers relying on ambulance response.
⚠️Who could be affected
Callers diverted from ambulance response, per the speaker's testimony.
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