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ARIZONA AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860705380 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · azambulance.org
revenue
$110K
expenses
$87K
net assets
$168K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

IS TO HAVE A COLLABORATIVE VOICE FOR KEY ISSUES RELATED TO AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION, INCLUDING PREHOSPITAL CARE, AND TO ADVOCATE ON LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY GOALS TO IMPROVE OUR INDUSTRY FOR THE CITIZENS WE SERVE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Ambulance Association is a membership organization representing ground and air ambulance providers across Arizona. It advocates for policy changes, regulatory compliance, and funding improvements benefiting rural and urban EMS agencies. The association supports its members through stakeholder engagement, legislative advocacy, and facilitating participation in state and federal programs.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

EMS Workforce Development Initiative
Supports efforts to join the EMS Personnel Licensure Compact (REPLICA) and promotes training, upskilling, and wellness programs for rural EMS personnel
Medicare Ambulance Payment Extension Monitoring
Tracks and communicates federal Medicare ambulance payment extensions and lobbies for permanent reimbursement reforms
Rural Health Transformation Program Advocacy
Advocates for inclusion of rural EMS and ambulance programs in Arizona’s Rural Health Transformation Program funding initiatives and policy development
State Regulatory Compliance Assistance
Assists member agencies with ADHS BEMSTS reporting requirements, including HB2609 response time reports and ARCR submissions
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Healthcare Professional Advocacy 5 activities
    • Advocacy for Ambulance Services
      Advocates for legislative changes and policies that benefit ambulance services, including advocating for the extension of Medicare Ambulance add-on payments and addressing technical issues with state reporting systems.
    • Advocacy on Federal and State Ambulance Policy
      Engages in advocacy efforts to influence ambulance-related legislation and regulations, including successful advocacy for the passage of H.R. 7148 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which extended Medicare Ambulance add-on payments through December 31, 2027. Also advocates for operational improvements by addressing issues like the non-functional HB2609 Report Generator on the AZPIERS website with ADHS BEMSTS.
    • Advocates for ambulance providers in state and federal policy
      Engages in advocacy efforts on behalf of Arizona ambulance service providers, including lobbying for the passage of H.R. 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026) to extend Medicare Ambulance add-on payments through 2027, and representing provider interests in state-level regulatory matters.
    • Monitors and responds to state regulatory and technical issues
      Engages with state agencies such as ADHS BEMSTS to identify and resolve operational issues, including reporting a non-functional HB2609 Report Generator on AZPIERS and advocating for relief from reporting requirements during technical outages.
    • State and federal advocacy for ambulance providers
      Advocates on behalf of Arizona ambulance service providers at both state and federal levels, including lobbying for legislative and regulatory changes, securing extensions of Medicare ambulance add-on payments through H.R. 7148, and communicating with state agencies like ADHS BEMSTS to resolve operational issues affecting providers.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 5 activities
    • Annual Conference Organization
      Organizes and hosts the annual Arizona Ambulance Association Conference, such as the 2026 event held on August 5–6 at the NAU High Country Conference Center in Flagstaff, AZ. The conference provides continuing education units (CEUs) in billing and compliance, facilitates professional networking with vendors, and brings together industry leaders and subject matter experts.
    • Annual Conference Organization
      Organizes and hosts an annual conference for ambulance industry leaders and subject matter experts, offering professional networking opportunities, and providing continuing education units (CEUs) for billing and compliance.
    • Annual Conference Organization
      Organizes and hosts an annual conference for industry leaders and subject matter experts, offering professional networking opportunities, and providing continuing education units (CEUs) for billing and compliance.
    • Annual conference organization and delivery
      Organizes and hosts an annual conference for ambulance industry professionals, providing continuing education units (CEUs) in billing and compliance, facilitating professional networking with vendors, and featuring industry leaders and subject matter experts. The 2026 conference was held on August 5–6 at the NAU High Country Conference Center in Flagstaff, Arizona.
    • Hosts annual conference for ambulance industry professionals
      Organizes and hosts the annual Arizona Ambulance Association Conference, such as the 2026 event held on August 5–6 at the NAU High Country Conference Center in Flagstaff, providing professional networking, access to vendors, and continuing education units (CEUs) in billing and compliance.
  • Regular Governance and Member Meetings 5 activities
    • Conducts monthly virtual board meetings for member engagement
      Facilitates monthly virtual board meetings that allow member agencies to stay informed, participate in association business, and contribute to organizational decision-making.
    • Member Engagement and Governance
      Conducts monthly virtual board meetings that members can attend to stay informed, contribute input, and participate in association governance and decision-making processes.
    • Member engagement and governance through board meetings
      Conducts monthly virtual board meetings that are open for member attendance and participation, providing updates on association business and enabling member input into organizational governance and operations.
    • Monthly Virtual Board Meetings
      Conducts monthly virtual board meetings, allowing members to participate, receive updates, and contribute to the association's business and decision-making processes.
    • Monthly Virtual Board Meetings
      Conducts monthly virtual board meetings, providing a platform for members to participate, receive updates, and contribute to the association's business.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Communicates regulatory and financial updates to members
      Disseminates critical policy and financial information to members, such as announcing the 2026 Ambulance Inflation Factor (AIF) of 2% effective January 1 to December 31, 2026.
    • Dissemination of Regulatory and Financial Updates
      Communicates key regulatory and financial updates to members, such as announcing the 2026 Ambulance Inflation Factor (AIF) of 2%, effective January 1 to December 31, 2026, ensuring members are informed about changes impacting reimbursement and operations.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$110K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$29K27%
Investment income$90%
Other revenue$22K
expenses
Total expenses$87K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$168K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$168K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +93.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 5
  • BRIAN MOORE — DIRECTOR
  • DUSTIN WINDLE — DIRECTOR
  • GREG VANALSTINE — DIRECTOR
  • RAYMOND PROA — DIRECTOR
  • VINCE MARTINEZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 45

who they work with

  • ADHS Government — President sent a message to the Assistant Director regarding technical issues with a state-hosted report.
  • ADHS BEMSTS Government — Notified about a non-operational report generator and requested guidance for submissions.
  • ADHS BEMSTS Government — Submitted ideas for rural EMS strategies to ADHS BEMSTS.
  • AZ Fire and Medical Authority Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
  • American Medical Response of Maricopa, LLC dba American Medical Response Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
  • Arizona Government — State-level representation and advocacy for ambulance services.
  • Arizona Ambulance Association Network — General membership is open to all certified ground and air ambulance providers in the state.
  • Arizona Fire District Association Partner — Engages with the Arizona Fire District Association regarding the EMS Personnel Licensure Compact (REPLICA).
  • Arizona Governor’s office Government — Submitted ideas for rural EMS strategies to the Governor's office.
  • Arizona’s hospitals Partner — Signed a letter of support for Arizona's application to the Federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
  • CMS Government — Resumed processing Medicare ground ambulance extension payments and instructed Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to lift claims holds.
  • Casa Grande Fire Department Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
  • City Of Phoenix Fire Department Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
  • Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
  • Drury Inn & Suites Flagstaff Partner — Designated hotel hosting AZAA members during the 2026 annual conference
  • Eloy Fire District Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
  • Gila River EMS Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
  • Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
  • Goodyear Fire Department Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
  • Maricopa Ambulance Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
  • Medicaid health plans Partner — Signed a letter of support for Arizona's application to the Federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
  • Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) Government — Instructed by CMS to lift claims holds and process claims for certain services impacted by expired Medicare legislative payment provisions.
  • Mesa Fire and Medical Department Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
  • NAU High Country Conference Center Partner — Host venue for the 2026 AZAA annual conference
  • Peoria Fire-Medical Department Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
  • Professional Firefighters of Arizona Partner — Engages with the Professional Firefighters of Arizona regarding the EMS Personnel Licensure Compact (REPLICA).
  • Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
  • Rio Verde Fire District Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
  • Salt River Fire Department Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
  • Scottsdale Fire Department Partner — Listed as a partner organization.
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