Yurii Martynov - Publications on RouteGenie

08/31/2023 7 mins read

Volunteer Driver Program: What You Need to Know

Many senior citizens and persons with disabilities need regular medical checkups but fail to do so because transportation isn’t always available. Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) is the answer they have been waiting for. However, just because the NEMT industry is slowly gaining ground doesn't mean that the transportation problem has been solved.

08/21/2023 9 mins read

NEMT Marketing: Tips to Consider for Your Marketing Plan That Works

Around four million Americans miss their healthcare appointments due to the lack of appropriate transportation. Starting an NEMT business is not just about making money, but it is also a form of service to one of the most vulnerable sectors of society. What are the essential NEMT business elements you need to consider?

08/10/2023 7 mins read

What is Wait Time in NEMT and How To Reduce It

By ensuring patients can easily get rides to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) plays a vital role in healthcare. That said, wait times can be detrimental to NEMT operations. By definition, it is the time NEMT drivers have to wait before the passenger is ready for the trip.

07/31/2023 7 mins read

Types of Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services

Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) has been around for decades, but in some ways, it seems like the industry is still in its infancy. It started because beneficiaries of Medicaid—the government health insurance system passed into law in 1965—were clamoring for better transportation coverage. They were low-income people, pregnant women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities and other medical needs that required specialized vehicles and transport services.

07/21/2023 7 mins read

NEMTAC 2023 - What You Need to Know

The largest gathering of non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) professionals is happening in Jacksonville, Florida, this September. The Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission (NEMTAC) 2023 is an annual event for NEMT company owners, operators, drivers, vendors, healthcare professionals, executives, payers, and educators.

07/11/2023 6 mins read

Senior Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (SNEMT): What You Need to Know

When a person turns 50, they should get a medical checkup at least once every year. The frequency increases with age and when they are diagnosed with age-related diseases. But many seniors can no longer drive or need help with using public transportation. They need senior non-emergency medical transportation (SNEMT).

07/01/2023 9 mins read

Benefits of NEMT Software for Medical Transportation Providers

According to a 2022 NEMT market forecast report, the non-emergency medical transportation or NEMT industry was worth $8.6 billion in 2021. From 2021 to 2028, the market is expected to see a 9% annual growth rate and grow to $15.6 billion. The reason for this industry growth is the multitude of benefits that all sectors experience. When an NEMT business provides the best possible services, it increases profits. The clients experience bespoke, on-time trips every time. And the transportation industry will continue to grow.