Corax, I tend to agree with you to an extent, but have to add that in most cases, IFR would only be applicable for the recovery, not for getting to a scene. The problem is the decision to go in the first place, or the decision to push on in poor conditions.
Without wishing to re-open exhausted topics, HEMS IFR capability is a lower priority than sound decision making.
Helicopter IFR capability is a great thing, provided it is practiced and the pilots are well trained and competent, but somebody has to pay for all that, there is no easy fix.
Sorry, got to run.
Tam