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New York's rural EMS systems face collapse due to underfunding, staffing shortages, and outdated equipment, prompting urgent calls for state reform.
A New York state task force warns rural emergency medical services are "on the brink of collapse" due to chronic funding shortfalls, staffing shortages, and rising costs.
The report highlights inadequate reimbursement, outdated equipment, hospital delays, and lack of coordinated systems, with volunteers incurring significant personal expenses and facing long response times.
Lawmakers and EMS leaders are urging reforms, including exempting EMS costs from the property tax cap, enabling countywide coordination, and increasing grant funding.
Governor Kathy Hochul previously vetoed a similar tax exemption bill, citing concerns for residents and businesses.
The findings underscore urgent calls for sustained state action to preserve rural emergency care access.
Los sistemas de EMS rurales de Nueva York se enfrentan al colapso debido a la falta de fondos, la escasez de personal y los equipos obsoletos, lo que provocó llamados urgentes para una reforma estatal.