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PBS News Hour

Rural shortages lead to worsened ambulance deserts

Season 2023 Episode 201 | 5m 56s

Nearly 4.5 million Americans live in “ambulance deserts” — in a medical crisis, they have to wait as long as 25 minutes or more for an emergency medical crew to arrive. Nick Nudell, president of the American Paramedic Association, joins Ali Rogin to discuss what’s causing these shortages and what’s at stake for people in these regions.

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