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Re:Ask HN: Share an idea? by stuntgoat on Sunday July 05, 2015 @11:54PM (#9836664)

Pay for full time, beat-walking emergency medical technicians in shitty neighborhoods. This would prevent a lot of unneeded hospital visits and offer basic health services. A lot cheaper than 911 calls. I imagine having people on the ground would prevent a lot of problems.

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Re:Ask HN: Share an idea? by yishanl on Monday July 06, 2015 @12:20AM (#9836749)

Would this really be cheaper? It's an awful lot of man hours committed to just one area vs. a centralized one that can dedicate the time/effort/resources accordingly based on needs and corresponding urgency.

Also one of the bigger question would still be how would these EMTs have their equipment with them + how would quality of care be ensured?

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Re:Ask HN: Share an idea? by brador on Monday July 06, 2015 @04:36AM (#9837636)

There are some European Jewish communities that do this. Example: NW London has community funded Jewish ambulances.

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