In the final hours of its legislative session, the Illinois General Assembly took a big vote that got little attention at the time: Illinois state senators and representatives unanimously supported a bill to put patients and first responders first. With Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature, Illinois has taken a major step to protect individuals and families from the financial shock that too often follows a medical emergency. Beginning in 2027, ambulance patients across our state will have new safeguards that prevent a crisis from being compounded by unpaid medical bills.

For years, those of us in the ambulance industry have seen the toll of surprise bills. We have also seen the dedication of emergency medical professionals who show up every day to serve patients in their community. This legislati

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