An article in EMS magazine takes a critical look at the cost-effectiveness of helicopter EMS, backing it up with references to a number of studies and research that are not so kind.
None of this information is new, but rarely is it presented so succinctly by an influential leader in EMS as author/ physician Bryan Bledsoe.
EMS Myth #6 -
Air medical helicopters save lives and are cost-effective
This article was only one of an interesting series on
EMS myths
http://www.flightweb.com/article.php?story=20040125234739187