Yurii Martynov - Publications on RouteGenie

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.

05/10/2024 4 mins read

Managing Mass Transportation During Emergencies with NEMT

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.

05/10/2024 5 mins read

Child Passenger Safety for NEMT: Everything You Need to Know

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.

04/26/2024 4 mins read

How to Become a Medicaid Transportation Provider

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.