Yurii Martynov - Publications on RouteGenie

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?

06/21/2024 5 mins read

Artificial Intelligence: An Exciting New Frontier for the NEMT Industry

Patient welfare is paramount in the non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) industry. NEMT providers must do everything possible to ensure clients are comfortable during their rides to and from their doctors’ appointments. However, NEMT providers have many other aspects of running the business that demand their attention, which may cause them to split focus and become less efficient.

05/24/2024 5 mins read

Benefits of NEMT for Small Towns and Rural Areas

Even though small-town living may appear idyllic, rural residents encounter various obstacles that their city counterparts do not. A serious example is gaining access to medical care. One of the disadvantages of residing in remote regions of the United States is the challenge of obtaining high-quality healthcare. When fewer local institutions are easily accessible, traveling to urban centers for appointments and consultations becomes necessary.