Why NEMT service providers should digitalize their businesses
Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) facilitate convenient rides for differently-abled, elderly people and other non-drivers to the healthcare centres. The traditional NEMT segment faces several challenges – from time-lapse in booking rides to lack of transparency – making it less reliable for the healthcare providers and the patients. It is reported that 3.6 million people skip or postpone their medical checkups due to the unavailability of proper transit. Here is how an on-demand application for NEMT can solve all the issues and make way for the NEMT service providers to offer better service to their potential customers. Easy booking When it comes to traditional practice, the hospital authorities contact NEMT service providers over the phone. This may lead to time-lapse especially if the service providers do not respond. Even if they do, it cannot be guaranteed that they have every equipment, ranging from wheelchairs to stretcher cars, as per the needs of the patient. With...