MedCity News July 31, 2024
When we consider the value of NEMT services, it’s critical to start with how these services impact the individual. Transport providers are on the frontlines of helping to ensure equal access to care and prevent long-term health issues that may arise from missed appointments.
For millions of Americans, access to healthcare is compromised by a lack of transportation to medical appointments. Millions of individuals cannot access medical care annually because they don’t have transportation to appointments.
Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services are indispensable in bridging this gap, ensuring individuals, particularly those on Medicaid, can receive the care they need. People living in rural areas, persons with disabilities, older adults, individuals with lower incomes and those with chronic conditions...