Sweetwater Medics to increase rates

In an effort to provide more sustainable business, Sweetwater Medics ambulance service is going to raise its rates.

During the Sweetwater County Commission meeting Tuesday morning, Sweetwater Medics director, Ron Gatti addressed the Commission about the proposed rate increases.

“We need a long-term way to create a system in the county that’s more sustainable and better for the county,” Gatti said.

The decision to raise rates came when Gatti learned from a Safetech Solutions consultant Sweetwater Medics is charging lower than the national average for its tranports. For an Advanced Life Support...