Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving a fourth amendment to the professional services agreement between Williamson County and Baylor Scott & White for medical direction for the EMS department.

Approval will name Dr. Taylor Ratcliff as the medical director for Wiilamson County EMS.  Dr. Ratcliff currently works as an ER physician at Baylor Scott and White – Temple.  He has extensive knowledge in EMS and emergency medicine.  He began his medical career as a paramedic in Lubbock.  He then attended medical school at the Texas Tech University Health Science Center and completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at Baylor Scott and White in 2012.  He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and American Board of Emergency Medical Services.  Along with working in the ER Dr. Ratcliff serves as medical director for other local agencies.  He is well known and trusted as a medical director in Texas.  Most importantly he will allow Williamson County EMS to continue to provide pre-eminent care to patients.