Is anyone aware of any studies which have examined whether EMS unit seeking insurance reimbursements may have the indirect effect of discouraging the use of 911 by those w/o insurance and fearful that they might be held personally responsible for the cost of transportation to a hospital ER? At times of medical stress, individuals who are not familiar with the medical care payments/insurance system might incorrectly believe they could be held responsible for hundreds of dollars of ambulance costs.
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