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by Kevin Dow / May 18, 2018
https://www.ecolane.com/blog/what-is-non-emergency-medical-transport-and-how-can-it-benefit-you
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Healthcare services are essential to every segment of the population. The handicap population face transportation challenges to get to their medical appointments. Most rely on family and friends or local community organizations to transport them. When these options become limited, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) can fill in the gap.

It's not only the vulnerable population that can be affected. We might also be talking about someone who’s normally healthy but may be waylaid by an acute injury or surgery. Post-surgical patients aren't allowed to drive until cleared by their healthcare provider. even if the surgery didn't involve limbs or hands. Since surgery weakens muscles needed for driving a vehicle, and post-procedure pain medication may make driving illegal and unsafe, alternative arrangements need to be made. After all, getting to follow-up appointments is often crucial to recovery. If you can imagine trying to board a public bus with a cast on your leg and arm, you probably see the types of challenges some riders might face. For many, driving their own car is out of the question. For these and many other challenges, NEMT is the answer.

What are NEMT brokers?

NEMT brokers use specialized software to find the right transport services, including providers with both standard vehicles as well as specialized vehicles. Wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers, gurneys, Stretchers are just some of needs that non-emergency medical providers must be ready for. The service will also take into account the transportation costs that the provider will charge to the brokerage for that specific trip. The area of coverage that the provider works in, and the availability of drivers and vehicles at the time of the requested trip. A Good scheduling system will also have an automatic way to book those trips

All of this is transparent to the person needing the transport service. All they have to do is simply contact the transportation broker. Then book the trip at the time requested, and let the system do the rest.

How does NEMT software benefit riders?

NEMT specialized software helps manage medical transportation needs for people with special transport needs. NEMT helps maintain their independence and avoid feeling like a burden on family or friends. This feeling of independence should provide a greater sense of well-being, helping recovery of a chronic disorder.

On the NEMT side, good software helps coordinate provider availability, gives visibility into where drivers are at any time, keeps costs under control, and provides many other flexible tools to provide the best possible service to those who need it most. Over the long term, the NEMT Service is an effective solution.

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) is becoming more and more of an essential service in the healthcare arena. Hundreds of thousands of people schedule NEMT travel to and from medical services each week. Without NEMT, many of these people would be unable to obtain the medical services critical to their health.

Are you looking for a distributed service or brokerage software solution for your transportation agency? Contact Ecolane today to discuss your challenges and arrange for a demonstration of options we can offer to help.