Want to Improve NEMT Operations? Start with Your Medical Equipment Suppliers!
When was the last time you thought about your medical equipment suppliers? You probably don’t consider them too often, but your suppliers are the hidden engines behind your NEMT growth. Their reliability, quality, and innovation directly affect how efficiently you serve your clients. How are these suppliers powering your growth, exactly? We examine their role […]
How do you successfully become a Medicare-approved NEMT provider?
Becoming a Medicare-approved non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) provider is a significant milestone. This approval enhances your credibility and offers various opportunities to serve a broader patient base. By aligning with Medicare, you can ensure a steady stream of clients who rely on your services for their medical transportation needs. But how do you do it? […]
How does Tobi make your NEMT service better at every turn?
Running a successful non-emergency transportation management (NEMT) company is no small feat. Meeting the diverse needs of passengers, managing an entire fleet of vehicles, and ensuring timely service can be challenging. Sure, many programs out there claim to make running your business more manageable, but they don’t have the features you need or provide the […]
How NEMT Providers Can Cultivate Strong Relationships with Medicaid Brokers
While non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) providers encounter numerous obstacles, establishing and upholding trust with Medicaid brokers is a primary concern. These brokers are crucial in the NEMT network as intermediaries who link providers with Medicaid beneficiaries. If NEMT providers don’t earn brokers’ trust, they could miss out on contracts and expansion opportunities. In this article, […]
Should NEMT operators fear the rise of Uber and Lyft?
Since 2009, ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have transformed how many people think about transportation, providing convenience and affordability. These tech giants have quickly become household names, providing millions of rides daily and disrupting traditional transportation models—including non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT). For decades, NEMT services have played a critical role in the healthcare system, […]
What is Medicaid’s NEMT Air Coverage?
One lesser-known aspect of non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services is air coverage. As you might imagine, it involves using air transportation to take patients to medical facilities. While traditional vehicles are often sufficient for most patients, there are cases where air transportation is necessary due to the patient’s condition, the distance to the medical facility, […]
How can logistics providers adapt their operations for NEMT services?
Do you own a logistics business and want to explore new opportunities that draw on your years of expertise? As the non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) sector is forecasted to grow to over $13 billion by 2028, with a Continued Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8%, this market provides a lucrative chance that fits well with […]
How to Handle Common NEMT Challenges and Risks
Are you tired of no-shows, complex regulations, and razor-thin margins? This article explores many common challenges and hidden risks of operating in the NEMT industry and offers practical tips for managing them effectively. Regulatory Compliance and Legal Challenges NEMT providers must follow different healthcare and transportation laws and regulations at various levels of government. These […]
Do NEMT Providers Need an NPI Number?
While non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) providers don’t provide direct medical care to patients, they operate under specific rules and regulations, including the National Provider Identifier (NPI) requirement. Providers might face significant hurdles in ensuring smooth operations and effective communication within the healthcare infrastructure without an NPI. This is because NEMT services have become increasingly integrated […]
How can NEMT providers improve transportation for senior citizens?
Seniors can sometimes pose strong challenges for NEMT providers and drivers compared to other customers. The primary goal may still be as expected—delivering safe and dependable transportation services—but for them, it often means dealing with needs specific to this population. Different mobility levels within the group, such as walking independently over short distances on foot […]