AMBULANCE TRANSPORTS WILL NOT BE BILLED

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center officials said they have yet to determine an exact plan of action on victims’ medical bills because they remain focused on caring for those who still hospitalized.

“Our primary focus at this time is taking care of patient needs; we will be extremely sensitive to the financial status of all Sunrise Hospital patients impacted by last Sunday’s mass casualty event,” said Amy Doane, vice president, strategic planning and development for Sunrise Hospital.

A representative of the Valley Health System noted that there was a state program known as Victims of Violent Crime. “All of the patients from this tragedy would be eligible for this program,” said Gretchen Papez, Valley Health System spokeswoman. “If the patient completes all the paperwork — which includes an application and filing a police report — then the program will pay, and there will be no balance due from the patient.”

None of the injured transported by American Medical Response (AMR) or its sister company, Medicwest Ambulance, or their families will receive a bill from them for transport or medical aid received, according to a tweet sent out by Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak on Tuesday.

Unitedhealthcare, including Health Plan of Nevada and Sierra Health and Life, will cover the cost share for the initial course of emergency and trauma treatments for their members who were victims of the attack on Oct. 1, spokesman Trevor Hayes said. mick.akers@lasvegassun. com / 702-948-7813 / @ mickakers