Emergency Medical Services (EMS): A Look at Disparities in Funding and Outcomes

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This CDC page looks at the differences in funding and results for Emergency Medical Services (EMS). It describes how some areas get more money for EMS than others, leading to unequal care. The page also explains that these funding gaps can affect how quickly people get help and the quality of care they receive. It highlights the need for a fairer distribution of resources so everyone can have better emergency medical services. Links are provided to further explore these issues on official websites like the CDC and a pediatric pandemic network resource library.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Socioeconomic Factors; Social Determinants of Health; Health Equity; Health Disparate Minority and Vulnerable Populations; Socioeconomic Disparities in Health

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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