Community saddened by passing of transportation driver Michelle Wright
As the driver services manager and dispatcher for APEX Transportation Services in Dover, Delaware, Michelle Wright was more than just a reliable employee. Much more. In addition to “taking the burden completely off my husband and me in running the day-to-day operations,” Michelle developed extremely strong bonds with everyone she interacted with, explained Apex Transportation… Continue Reading Community saddened by passing of transportation driver Michelle Wright
Digitization: Why a ‘Modern NEMT’ system benefits individuals receiving supportive care services
By Erin Mayor It was in 1966, in the “Handbook of Public Assistance” (Supplement D), that the first form of non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), though not mentioned plainly, entered the list of potential benefits for underserved populations in the U.S. This was well before computers became a household item much less the ubiquitous business machines they… Continue Reading Digitization: Why a ‘Modern NEMT’ system benefits individuals receiving supportive care services
Back to the future: Why self-driving cars are an opportunity for NEMT
By Walt Meffert Some say the dream of an autonomous vehicle began more than 600 years ago with a spring-driven cart designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Others may cite the 1939 World’s Fair, GM used electromagnetic fields and magnetized spikes embedded in the road to guide a vehicle. Still more might jump to the 1970s and… Continue Reading Back to the future: Why self-driving cars are an opportunity for NEMT
Greg Staub: Going the extra mile
Greg Staub is a transportation provider with Potomac Valley Transit Authority, an agency that covers five counties in West Virginia. That might not mean much if you’re not from around there, so here’s a clue: Those five counties comprise the largest landmass in the state. In fact, the agency covers about 2,800 square miles, running… Continue Reading Greg Staub: Going the extra mile
Historic NEMT infrastructure, program challenges and solutions
Part 2 of 2 In part one of this series on non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), we explored how transportation is a crucial part of mitigating the effects of social determinants of health on underserved populations. In part two, we explore NEMT nationwide, the challenges the program faces and several solutions that are already in place.… Continue Reading Historic NEMT infrastructure, program challenges and solutions
NEMT designed to help underserved supports SDoH, health improvement
Part 1 of 2 Life is movement. Without the ability to get from one place to another, we can’t access the necessities we need to survive: food, clothing, shelter, companionship. It also becomes difficult to get to the resources that are essential in maintaining our health. While many forms of transportation exist that can help… Continue Reading NEMT designed to help underserved supports SDoH, health improvement
Former hospice nurse starts NEMT company to fill supportive care “need”
For about 20 years, Patricia Short was in the nursing field, providing hospice care. As anybody who’s had any involvement with hospice knows, these nurses often have a calling to provide end-of-life care and build a career in it, let alone one spanning two decades. So it wasn’t surprising Patricia was intrigued when she learned… Continue Reading Former hospice nurse starts NEMT company to fill supportive care “need”
How predictive analytics ensures a smooth ride for patients
It’s terrible to make a patient wait. There’s no other way to say it. Whether it’s at the doctor’s office or at home for a ride to an important medical appointment, no one likes to be delayed. Underserved populations, unfortunately, do a lot of waiting because of a dearth of secure, dependable transportation, which… Continue Reading How predictive analytics ensures a smooth ride for patients
What impact does patient flow have on hospitals and healthcare providers?
Patient flow is often viewed as a problem that only affects hospitals and other healthcare facilities, as discharge delays lead to logjams in waiting rooms. It’s true that patient flow is a major concern for hospital administrators looking to keep their staffing and facility costs down, but patient flow has far-reaching effects beyond the hospital… Continue Reading What impact does patient flow have on hospitals and healthcare providers?
NEMT data offers more insight into patient flow obstructions
Patient flow is a major concern for hospitals and healthcare providers. When patient flow is obstructed, long delays can deter patients from obtaining the consultation and treatment they need. That has a negative impact on a healthcare provider’s bottom line, and can put beneficiaries’ health at risk. Improving patient flow must be a priority for… Continue Reading NEMT data offers more insight into patient flow obstructions
