Escalating fuel and operational costs in 2026 are making air ambulance services less accessible, increasing patient bills and deepening healthcare inequalities.
Amidst the financial strain faced by families like Sara England's with a $97,000 medical bill including the air ambulance charges, there is a pressing need for continued advocacy and reform within the healthcare system.
Two air ambulance bases in the rural parts of the United States have recently closed down. The reason for this is being attributed to No Surprises Act.