The Virginia Ambulance Association represents the interests of private ambulance services across the commonwealth. EMS is the backbone of healthcare access and deserves a seat at any table where healthcare policy and legislation will be the focus. We must educate our legislators about our role and how we fit into the rapidly changing healthcare environment. They must understand the challenges we face on a daily basis in providing our services before we will be able to convince them to take action on our behalf. Likewise, it is important to educate the public about our role in their healthcare access and the emergency response system.
- The VAA offers a unified voice to EMS agencies across the state.
- We actively monitor legislation that affects EMS and emergency responders so that we might recognize potential opportunities to improve the EMS system or to avoid negative impacts from legislative acts.
- VAA members can share information such as training opportunities and discuss topics specific to our profession.
- There are opportunities for networking and building relationships that strengthen agencies and the system as a whole.
- The VAA can assist with PR campaigns that increase awareness of our industry.
- An association unified in representation of the industry can participate in planning groups and committees at the local, state and national levels.
- There exists the potential for group purchasing and discounts on supplies and equipment.
The VAA has a history of providing support to agencies across the commonwealth, from being instrumental in advocating for correct payment from the Virginia Medicaid transportation broker to providing input on state policies and legislation via our seat on the Governor’s EMS Advisory Board. We hope you will join us in representing our industry and seeking to improve the EMS industry across the Commonwealth.
Please visit this website often to learn more about our efforts!