Yurii Martynov - Publications on RouteGenie

02/17/2025 8 mins read

All You Need to Know About ADA Wheelchair Requirements

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures equality for people with disabilities across various spheres of life. This makes it an incredibly comprehensive policy, with many factors to consider. But, in this article, we’re going to focus on one specific aspect of these standards—wheelchair requirements.

02/03/2025 7 mins read

Time is Money: Best Solutions that Help NEMT Brokers Deliver On-Time Service

The “non-emergency” nature of NEMT does not suggest the lack of urgency of this vital service. The findings of the 2023 National Health Statistics Reports suggest that in the United States around 30% of medical appointments are missed annually, with patients citing that a significant portion of those were a result of transportation issues. Failure to deliver reliable and on-time transportation costs the U.S. healthcare system tens of billions each year, leading to negative impacts on both patient health and healthcare system efficiency. Being a crucial intermediary between passengers, dispatchers, transportation providers, and the healthcare system, the NEMT broker takes full responsibility for facilitating complete cohesion between these parties. A well-oiled system ensures timely medical rides that in turn result in better health outcomes for the customers, maintain trust with healthcare providers, and preserve already limited budgets.

11/08/2024 7 mins read

Driving Success: How Durable Medical Equipment Can Expand Your NEMT Business

Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) is one of the pillars of the healthcare industry. These services allow patients to reach their scheduled appointments and checkups. NEMT providers offer transportation services while giving their passengers safe and comfortable rides. They use specialized medical equipment and modified vehicles to achieve this.

10/25/2024 13 mins read

Top 7 Electric Vans That Are About to Revolutionize the NEMT Industry

The holy grail of non-emergency transportation is a reliable fleet of affordable vehicles with low fuel consumption and minimal maintenance requirements. The most popular NEMT vans like Dodge Grand Caravan, Toyota Sienna, Ford Transit, and Chevrolet Savanna do have an outstanding record complying with these criteria, but the time has come for them to yield to the new generation of vehicles.

09/27/2024 6 mins read

Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers (PPECC) and NEMT

Some prescribed pediatric extended care centers (PPECCs) cooperate with NEMT providers to ensure non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for children. They take care of picking up the kids from home or school and bringing them home at the end of the day. NEMTs are specially equipped and wheelchair-accessible to ensure that children are safe and comfortable. NEMT drivers are also First Aid, CPR, and PASS-certified. Children will typically be accompanied by a nurse or CNA (certified nurse’s assistant) with the appropriate caregiver training.

08/30/2024 6 mins read

Compliance Guidelines from MAS — What New York State NEMT Providers Need to Know

On August 1, 2023, The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) made a noteworthy decision in favor of Medicaid-eligible individuals. They entered into a contract with MAS, transitioning the Syracuse-based corporation as the central transportation manager for each of the ten distinct regions of New York State. As of 2024, even Managed Care, MLTC, and Medicaid Advantage Plus members are required to rely on private contractors (MAS) for transportation for medical care.

08/16/2024 5 mins read

How to Choose between Stretcher vs Gurney for NEMT

As an owner or manager of a non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) company, you’ve probably wondered whether to use a stretcher vs gurney. Stretchers and gurneys are extremely useful. After all, they allow passengers in need of medical care to get on and off your vehicles quickly, especially if they face mobility challenges. Since they technically serve the same purpose but to a different extent, which one should you choose?