由于成本上升、报销停滞和资金不足，巴特勒县西南急救服务面临崩溃，面临紧急护理风险。 Southwest Butler County EMS faces collapse due to rising costs, stagnant reimbursements, and inadequate funding, risking emergency care.

根据一项为期一年的区域研究,由于费用上涨、报销停滞和资金不足,巴特勒州西南部的紧急医疗服务面临危机。 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. 各机构报告,支出每年增加2025%,而医疗保险付款仅增加1.32%,迫使非营利组织亏损经营。 Agencies report expenses increasing 20%–25% annually while Medicare payments rose just 1.32%, forcing nonprofits to operate at a loss. 救护车更换价格飙升,每天24/7的覆盖费用超过3 000美元。 Ambulance replacements have surged in price, and maintaining 24/7 coverage costs over $3,000 daily. 提议的半卡车增税每年只能产生120 000美元,远远没有满足需要。 A proposed half-mill tax increase could generate only $120,000 annually—far short of needs. 官员警告说,如果不进行系统改革,包括区域筹资计划和公众认识努力,就会削减工作人员,延长应对时间,并损害紧急护理。 Officials warn of staffing cuts, longer response times, and compromised emergency care without systemic reform, including a regional funding plan and public awareness efforts.