Healthcare DIVE March 7, 2019
Meg Bryant

Dive Brief:

  • Lyft is partnering with blockchain startup Solve.Care to increase access and options around nonemergency medical transportation for the health IT company’s virtual wallet holders.
  • By integrating with Lyft, Solve.Care users will be able to schedule rides to hospitals, doctor offices and pharmacies. They can also pay for rides using Care.Wallet and share ride costs with employers, insurers and others.
  • The arrangement also enables providers, patients and family members to coordinate arrival times, schedule adjustment, cost and assistance.
Dive Insight:

The collaboration comes as Lyft is expanding its footprint in healthcare and preparing to take the company public. In an S-1 form filed earlier...

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