It’s unfortunately legally required to transport someone that’s not A&Ox4.
We hate it too when we know someone really doesn’t need to go, but if we don’t we’re facing losing our job/license, a lawsuit, or even being criminally charged.
The system is fucked because it was made by rich sociopaths and blood sucking lawyers.
There’s greed (particularly with overpriced private ambulances) but ambulance are legitimately expensive to operate in the USA. And as fucked up as it is: a good part of the bill is subsidizing the people that can’t or won’t pay.
There are areas that will subsidize most (or even all) of the cost, making it cheap or free – we’re one of them. But that money comes from taxes and in large parts in this country that’s a four letter word.
It’s unfortunately legally required to transport someone that’s not A&Ox4.
We hate it too when we know someone really doesn’t need to go, but if we don’t we’re facing losing our job/license, a lawsuit, or even being criminally charged.
The system is fucked because it was made by rich sociopaths and blood sucking lawyers.
How is an ambulance ride $5k though? Do EMTs make like $2500 p/h?
Lmao, EMTs make like $20 an hour, it’s straight fucked.
Hahahahahaha no.
There’s greed (particularly with overpriced private ambulances) but ambulance are legitimately expensive to operate in the USA. And as fucked up as it is: a good part of the bill is subsidizing the people that can’t or won’t pay.
There are areas that will subsidize most (or even all) of the cost, making it cheap or free – we’re one of them. But that money comes from taxes and in large parts in this country that’s a four letter word.