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In 2022, the city of Seattle began sending less-urgent 911 callers to speak with nurse navigators who decide the next steps.
The city says it’s going well and reduces strain on emergency rooms and ambulances.
Now, a wrongful death lawsuit is raising concerns about response times.
Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman’s been investigating. He'll talk about what he found. Read more here.
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