Paramedics are helping patients manage illnesses, connect with services and avoid calling 911. But these programs can be tough to sustain in rural areas.
Community paramedicine can free up ambulance crews to respond to true emergencies. But volunteer EMS agencies may lack the resources to create such offerings.
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