Reporter David Nazar Wins Two Golden Mike Awards
Los Angeles, CA. (March 30th 2024) The Radio & Television News Association of Southern California honored Los Angeles reporter David Nazar with two Golden Mike Awards (Division B) for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism. Nazar was awarded Best News Public Affairs Program and Best News Reporting at the 74th Annual Golden Mike Awards Ceremony.
RTNA recognized Nazar for his half hour broadcast “California Ambulance Crisis.” DavidNazarNews in collaboration with the PBS news program “Sustaining US” investigated how the State of California MediCal healthcare reimbursement system has led to some of the lowest and most unfair private ambulance company reimbursement rates in the United States.
The award winning field report featured exclusive interviews with ambulance company owners and EMTs who explained how entry level workers at places like Starbucks and Target make more money than emergency medical technicians who save lives. Nazar investigated how the shockingly low pay rate has private ambulance companies unable to recruit or retain ambulance workers. Nazar also discussed how this State of California bureaucracy is having a ripple effect within the healthcare industry as many companies are now going out of business.
“We journalists must investigate and report the truth about government corruption and bureaucracy that continues to harm the lives of average Americans who are struggling these days to simply earn a paycheck and provide for themselves and their families.”
“Sadly and far too often, the government throughout the State of California has impeded financial progress for so many residents. I hope this special report gives the public an example of how government bureaucracy is really harming the hero EMTs who put their lives on the line each and everyday to save people. I am so privileged and honored that RTNA recognized our work with the Golden Mike awards,” Nazar said.
Here is a link to the award winning episode “California Ambulance Crisis.”