Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries are lucky to have several medical procedures and services covered by these healthcare schemes. Unfortunately, they still have several obstacles that hinder their access to medical care. A significant example of these hindrances is the lack of transportation. According to a national survey in the United States, an estimated 3.6 million people delay […]
The Benefit of Non-Emergency Medical Transport Services to the Healthcare Industry
The healthcare industry learned a few lessons from its encounter with COVID-19. The major lesson being the healthcare industry needs to adapt to challenges that may arise with emergence of novel viruses. Asides from pandemics, factors such as chronic diseases impose a huge burden on the healthcare system. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports […]
4 Important Factors to Consider When Choosing a Long-Distance Medical Transportation Service
Every patient planning to embark on a long-distance medical transportation faces several challenges in finding a service provider who will meet their needs. Fortunately, you can avoid the potential downside of spending above your budget while prioritizing your safety and comfort by making a few key considerations. Below are the top 4 considerations you should […]
What Is Non-Emergency Medical Transportation and What Are Its Benefits?
In cases where you or a loved one suffers from a non-emergency medical situation and needs quick and reliable transportation to the nearest hospital, the best, cost-effective solution that beats an ambulance ride is using non-emergency medical transport or NEMT. It offers speed and safety moving from one place to another without the costly fees […]
Long-distance Ambulance: 4 Safety Tips for Medical Transportation
Whether a patient is in an emergency or not, such a patient should be cared for and shown a duty of care by those charged to be around them. That includes care during and after medical transportation, irrespective of the patient’s health condition. Transportation providers must take responsibility by following the precautions necessary to take […]
Best Transportation Options for Elderly Adults
Elderly patients are burdened with several physical and mental challenges. They often have poor eyesight, reduced mobility, and diminished hearing, making driving difficult. Losing the ability to drive may be detrimental to their sense of independence. However, their inability to drive may trigger feelings of depression and loneliness. Fortunately, all hope is not lost since […]
5 Types of Medical Transport Services
There are quite many medical transport services patients, their families, and other users can count on, such as emergency ambulatory transportation and other medical transportation services. Knowing the correct type of transportation for your needs will help you save your money and arrive safely at your destination and on time. This article presents some of […]
Air Ambulance Cost: Top 5 Factors to Consider
Some medical conditions necessitate the need to quickly transfer a patient from their home to the hospital or from one hospital to another. That’s where an air ambulance aircraft comes into play with patients flown to their destination under medical supervision, either seated or lying down, depending on their health condition. Cost is worth considering […]