Nova Scotia paramedics and their ambulances are spending too much time in non-productive, non-emergency activities, according to a comprehensive review of the provincial ambulance system that was finally released Monday. Increasing existing fees for ambulance service or creating any new ones for a transfer system is not something being considered at this time, said Health Minister Zach Churchill. It's been one of the most difficult puzzles for officials in the health system to solve. According to Fitch, it will take the entire health system working together in a co-ordinated way to improve things. Churchill issued a directive on Monday for Nova Scotia Health to begin tackling the offload issue, saying it will include monthly reporting to his department.

Source: CBC News March 08, 2021 18:10 UTC