Non-Emergency Transportation
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Non-Emergency Transportation
What is Non-Emergency Medical Transportation?
September 6, 2022 The thought of transportation via ambulance can often elicit a sense of fear. This makes sense since ambulance transport is used in times of significant medical need. However, did you know that medical transportation can also occur during non-emergency situations? It's true! Traveling using a medical vehicle can indeed be used to save lives and provide effective treatment on the road, but this doesn't have to just...
The Growing Need for Non-Emergency Medical Transport
As America continues to expand its aging population, it is no wonder that the demand for non-emergency medical transport continues to grow substantially. With chronic illnesses, disabilities, injuries, obesity, and old age becoming more common, there are many reasons why Americans continue to rely on these much-needed services to make their appointments or continue to live a normal life. To help accommodate this need, Deano’s Senior Transit strives to provide reliable...
Will Nursing Homes Provide Transportation for My Loved One?
Deciding to move your loved one into a nursing home is often hard and not every need they have maybe met once they settle in. Perhaps the most common concern that families have for their loved ones is whether they will have access to transportation through nursing homes to ensure they make it to doctor’s appointments. After all, this is an important part of ensuring their loved one has the medical care...
Don’t Miss Your Doctor’s Appointment
Did you know that nationwide no-show rates for doctor appointments range between 5% and 50%? While cost is often a common factor in the decision not to go, not having reliable transportation also affects many seniors and hinders their ability to receive an appropriate level of care. Since fines for missed appointments and lack of insurance help may be given as a penalty, finding a way to ensure you don’t miss your doctor's appointment is critical...
How Much Does Non-Emergency Transportation Cost?
For individuals that regularly use non-emergency medical transportation, it is important to ensure that you are getting a fair deal and not losing valuable capital that could be spent elsewhere. Unfortunately, many people partner with a provider and don’t check the pricing for their competitors and end up spending far more money than they would have elsewhere for the same services. But how much should non-emergency transportation cost and how...