Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: February 12, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Raul Pino, MD, MPH, Department Director
FROM: Christian C. Zuver, M.D., Medical Director
CONTACT: Nancy A. Diaz
PHONE: (407) 836-8936
DIVISION: EMS Office of the Medical Director
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of the renewal Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Orlando Health, Inc. to provide Advanced Life Support interfacility transport services in Orange County, Florida. The term of this Certificate is from April 30, 2025, through April 30, 2027. There is no cost to the County. (EMS Office of the Medical Director)
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PURPOSE: The EMS Office of the Medical Director (“EMS”) requests the approval of the application to renew the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (“COPCN” or “Certificate”) for Orlando Health, Inc. (“Orlando Health”) to provide Advanced Life Support (“ALS”) interfacility transport services. Orlando Health has submitted the attached application requesting the renewal of its COPCN which has been in effect since 2000. In accordance with Orange County Code, EMS has reviewed Orlando Health’s renewal application. EMS has not received any substantial and material complaints against Orlando Health, and the status of Orlando Health has not substantially and materially changed. Accordingly, EMS recommends that the Orange County Board of County Commissioners renew Orlando Health, Inc.’s Certificate.
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