Privatization of medical services in the U.S. is a nightmare. In February, my wife needed an ambulance in San Diego. At 58 years of age, I remember when ambulances were private. I can remember being 14 years old and shortly before my father died, an ambulance sitting, waiting to take him to hospital. It's time that paramedics and ambulances were recognized as part of our health-care system, not just transportation.
Ambulances are life or death for many people.
It shouldn't be made into a money-making venture. The bottom line will be profit, not prompt service.