由于资金不足、人手短缺以及设备陈旧,纽约农村环管系统面临崩溃,引发了国家改革的紧急呼声。
New York's rural EMS systems face collapse due to underfunding, staffing shortages, and outdated equipment, prompting urgent calls for state reform.
纽约州特别工作组警告农村紧急医疗服务“濒临崩溃”, 原因是长期资金短缺、人手短缺及成本不断上涨。
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.
报告着重指出,偿还费用不足、设备陈旧、医院延误、缺乏协调系统,志愿人员花费大量个人开支,反应时间长。
The report highlights inadequate reimbursement, outdated equipment, hospital delays, and lack of coordinated systems, with volunteers incurring significant personal expenses and facing long response times.
立法者和环管系统领导人正在敦促改革,包括免除环管系统费用,免除财产税上限,促进全州范围的协调,增加赠款供资。
Lawmakers and EMS leaders are urging reforms, including exempting EMS costs from the property tax cap, enabling countywide coordination, and increasing grant funding.
总督Kathy Hochul先前否决了类似的免税法案,提出居民和企业的关切。
Governor Kathy Hochul previously vetoed a similar tax exemption bill, citing concerns for residents and businesses.
调查结果强调,迫切需要国家采取持续行动,以保持农村紧急护理的提供。
The findings underscore urgent calls for sustained state action to preserve rural emergency care access.