Barry Albertson Jr. This is Me

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1. 1. Officers & Directors - AA-PA.org

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   Published on: 7/15/2008   Last Visited: 7/15/2008

   Barry Albertson

2. 2. www.phillyburbs.com

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   Published on: 10/15/2007   Last Visited: 10/16/2007

   Barry Albertson, the president of the Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania, said moves like Aetna's are becoming increasingly part of the landscape, as insurance companies work to cut costs and pull in greater profits.

3. 3. www.jems.com

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   Published on: 5/30/2007   Last Visited: 5/31/2007

   Barry Albertson, director of Suburban Emergency Medical Services, which serves Monroe and Northampton counties, said the problems already have caused longer response times and increased mortality rates in communities across the state.
   
   The problem comes down to money, said Albertson, who is also the head of the Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania.He said it's going to take law changes to turn things around, which could mean residents will see a bump in tax bills in years to come.
   
   Ambulance company leaders say they're not getting enough tax dollars from municipalities, which spend millions annually on fire and police departments.State laws don't obligate municipalities to provide the service.
   
   "We're the forgotten third service," Albertson said.
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   Albertson said they're only getting a fraction of what firefighters and police receive.
   
   "Even statewide, there's $25 million of grant money out there through [the state] fire commissioner's office.EMS is getting only about $3 million," he said.
   
   Albertson and others predict many ambulance groups will be merging under a single management group to reduce costs.