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Public emergencies come in all shapes and sizes and make life very complicated. After living through 2020, we can all agree they have some serious power to alter our lives. Whether there is a declared state of emergency or not, healthcare access will always be a top concern for all.

Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) is for everybody. However, some NEMT companies and operators may only consider adults their target demographic and take child safety measures for granted. Child passenger safety is critical, whether the child is a patient in need of transport to their appointment or a child being brought along for a trip because they cannot be left behind at home.

Medicaid is a U.S. government program that provides health insurance to low-income adults and children. The program's goal is clear: People who can’t afford medical care should still have access to it. But how can one gain access to healthcare if they don’t have the means to go to a medical or healthcare facility? This is precisely why one of the provisions of the federal law is that states must provide beneficiaries with the transportation they need. For entrepreneurs, becoming a Medicaid transportation provider is a good business option.

Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) businesses cater to senior citizens and persons with disabilities. All of the vehicles must be suitable for their vulnerable passengers, and all NEMT companies must follow federal and state laws.  One such law that affects NEMT operations is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) has become an essential healthcare service for people with special mobility needs. Many seniors and people with disabilities forgo regular doctor’s appointments because of the lack of comfortable transportation. NEMT companies provide what they need

Non-emergency medical transportation, or NEMT, is an integral part of modern healthcare. Many people with chronic conditions or special mobility needs fail to attend their regular healthcare appointments every year because of the lack of appropriate transportation for them. With NEMT, they can be comfortable in the vehicle that would ferry them to their medical appointments and back home.

Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) is a service intended for people with special healthcare needs. One of the sectors in society that badly needs the service is the elderly. Most older adults need assistance when it comes to transport, especially for their medical appointments. They are not as strong as they used to be. They shouldn’t be squeezing themselves among dozens of other passengers in the mass transport system or waiting for standard vehicles to pick them up.

Insurance is one of the biggest expenses for non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) businesses. For one, liability insurance is mandatory—without it, you cannot legally operate. It covers medical expenses in case of injuries, along with the costs for legal defense and settlements.

The non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) industry is rapidly growing. Reports vary across publications, but all are in the multi-billion dollar figures. For instance, the Digital Journal published a press release that the NEMT market was worth $9.4 billion with an expected compound annual growth rate of 9% until 2032. NEMT has become a technology-centric transportation business. Trends in transportation and technology go hand in hand in powering how these companies operate.

Every person who is part of providing student transportation services, from the drivers to the operators, dispatchers, and maintenance technicians, is part of the organization. Student transportation has similarities with the NEMT industry, which also has drivers, operators, dispatchers, and creates routes (but for school transportation routes are fixed). This is why it makes sense for NEMT businesses to provide student transportation services.

Medical billing is every healthcare provider's lifeblood, including non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) companies. No facility or business can function without funds and a healthy cash flow. Medical billing ensures payments come in on time and claims always go through. How financially healthy is your healthcare practice? You need medical billing metrics to ensure your collections are high and on time. Your business can even boost its bottom line with the help of certain key performance indicators (KPIs) and the right NEMT billing software.

Every business aims for efficiency, increased productivity, and enhanced customer experience. It is not always easy to achieve because there are so many moving parts. However, in the digital age, technology plays an essential role in achieving these goals. It is more important than ever for healthcare businesses to enact digital transformation.