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Why Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Is on the Rise

Non-emergency medical transportation was once a small portion of healthcare. Just a kind of courtesy service for those who "really" needed it. But as demand for healthcare of all kinds continues to increase, and as medical professionals look at their field with a socially-critical eye, NEMT is revealing itself as an integral part of healthcare. Issues at Hand That NEMT Brokers and Other Professionals Are Poised to Address First and foremost, non-emergency medical transportation near you, and all over the country, can address both the needs of the "transportation disadvantaged" and help with "access to healthcare". Both issues are  typically tied directly to lower socioeconomic status , making transportation a major social determinant of health. The terms used above also go a lot deeper than what their names suggest: "Transportation disadvantaged" isn't just about having a car or access to one. It is also determined by how much money someone ...