Washington County/Johnson City EMS Is Seeking Additional Funds In The County’s New Budget To Recover The Cost For Transporting Inmates By Ambulance. The Jail’s Healthcare Provider Does Not Cover The Cost Of Transporting The Inmates Under Its Contract. An Additional 37-Thousand Dollars Has Been Budgeted By The County To Cover These Costs. County Mayor Joe Grandy Said The Billing Dispute Has Been An Issue For A Number Of Years And Needs To Be Worked Out.
