Ivinson Assumes Operation of EMS Transfer Services

This includes patient transfers from Ivinson Memorial Hospital to other healthcare facilities and nursing homes. Starting September 1, 2025, Ivinson will take over the operation of patient transfer services, while the City of Laramie will continue to operate emergency 911 ambulance response services.

This transition marks the culmination of over two years of collaborative discussions between Ivinson and the City. Both organizations have worked to find a solution that ensures the continuation of high-quality EMS services for Laramie residents, while addressing financial and operational challenges.

Since the late 1970s, Ivinson and the City have partnered on EMS services, with the Laramie Fire Department performing 911 response and patient transfer services. However, increasing costs prompted a reevaluation of how transfer services could be sustainably operated. Ivinson’s analysis found that it could transfer patients at a substantially reduced cost. This realization led to a mutual decision to transition the operation of patient services to Ivinson.

“Our teams worked diligently to evaluate increased service demands and we agree that shared EMS services are the most effective way to operate into the future. We look forward to working with hospital administration to ensure a seamless transition of interfacility patient transfer services in the new year. Laramie Fire Department will continue providing exceptional emergency 911 ambulance service throughout Albany County,” said City Manager Janine Jordan.

As part of this transition, Ivinson plans to hire a dedicated team of employees to operate the transfer service. These employees will have the opportunity to support other Ivinson departments when not engaged in transfer services.

For patients, the most noticeable change will be receiving two separate bills: one from the City of Laramie for 911 response services and one from Ivinson Memorial Hospital for transfer services. Otherwise, the community can expect to receive the same high level of patient care they have come to know and trust.

“This transition allows Ivinson to build on its commitment to efficient, world-class patient care,” said Doug Faus, Chief Executive Officer at Ivinson. ​“We deeply value our partnership with the City of Laramie and are fully committed to doing what’s right for our patients.”