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flag Southwest Butler County EMS faces collapse due to rising costs, stagnant reimbursements, and inadequate funding, risking emergency care.

flag Emergency medical services in southwestern Butler County face a crisis due to rising costs, stagnant reimbursements, and insufficient funding, according to a yearlong regional study. flag Agencies report expenses increasing 20%–25% annually while Medicare payments rose just 1.32%, forcing nonprofits to operate at a loss. flag Ambulance replacements have surged in price, and maintaining 24/7 coverage costs over $3,000 daily. flag A proposed half-mill tax increase could generate only $120,000 annually—far short of needs. flag Officials warn of staffing cuts, longer response times, and compromised emergency care without systemic reform, including a regional funding plan and public awareness efforts.

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