FYI my husband works in the emergency profession in an immigrant town. 90% of their calls are "medical aids". An ambulance is always called also. They do runs on things such as fevers from colds, dog bites, etc. The people use the ambulances as taxis to the local er where they are treated for free. The hospital does not base it's decision on treatment based on whether or not it is life threatening. They are always treated.
This situation is out of control. Something has to be done at the National level.
For years we have had a running discussion on this subject. My post was to zing Mamzelle.