Lexington’s community paramedicine program is working to save citizens, local government, and private insurers thousands of dollars. That was the gist of a report offered to Lexington council members Tuesday.
A federal grant of $277,000 enabled paramedics to lend assistance to patients and, in so doing, greatly reducing visits to the emergency department.
Fire Chief Kristen Chilton says in some cases these paramedics will accompany patients to doctors’ offices. “Try to facilitate the health care system, along with their medicine, along with their family and be able to help them navigate for the resources that they need,” said Chilton.