Reply #22: About eight years ago my father was transported by

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private jet from a small regional hospital in Parker, AZ to a major hospital in Phoenix, because the helicopter apparently wouldn't have been fast enough (or something - can't really recall the rationale). He had suffered cardiac arrest, was shocked back to life by a fortunately passing by Highway Patrol officer who was carrying the ONLY portable defibrillator in the county (dad collapsed while taking a walk), and transported to the little hospital by ambulance.

The cost of the 12 mile ambulance ride was around a $1,000; the cost of the jet was $22,000 and change. The officer who saved his life got a commendation (and gratitude from us), but wasn't paid a penny more.