Public-private MaaS: Unchallenged assumptions and issues of conflict in Sweden
August 4, 2023
Despite an increase in Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) initiatives that aim to pave the way for both public and private MaaS Operators,
Continuity of Care for Chronic Conditions
Six in ten U.S. adults live with at least one chronic condition, and four in ten live with two or more chronic conditions. The ability to attend medical interventions and follow-up care for these diseases is crucial to their successful management.
One study showed that patients with a propensity to miss appointments were significantly more likely to have incomplete preventive cancer cancer screenings as well as worse results on indicators of chronic disease, such as hemoglobin A1c and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels.
The most common chronic diseases include the following:
This short NCMM video shows the importance of creating a business relationship with dialysis providers.
- End-stage renal disease. More than half a million people in the U.S. live with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and require renal replacement therapy to sustain life. Approximately 90% of these patients travel to a dialysis center three times a week for treatment; during dialysis a machine does the work that their now non-functioning kidneys used to do. Missing even one dialysis treatment can cause severe complications and jeopardize patient health. Many dialysis patients are dependent on public transportation or contracted medical transportation services in order to get to the dialysis facility.
- Cancer. Treatment for cancer may begin with surgery and post-surgical appointments, often followed by some type of chemotherapy. Most chemotherapy treatments are given in repeating cycles lasting from 2 to 6 weeks each. The American Cancer Society offers a volunteer-based transportation program to patients.
- Chronic heart and lung disease. Patients attend regular appointments with health care providers for disease education, medication management, and disease monitoring.
- Diabetes. Patients attend regular appointments with health care providers for disease education, medication management, and disease monitoring.
- Alzheimer’s disease and other debilitating old age-related diseases. When an individual reaches the stage where they need continual care, and they are not in a residential setting that provides that care, they and their family may turn to adult day care centers. These services are designed to provide care and companionship for older adults who need assistance or supervision during the day. There are two types of adult day care: adult social day care and adult day health care. Adult social day care provides social activities, meals, recreation, and some health-related services. Adult day health care offers intensive health, therapeutic, and social services for individuals with serious medical conditions and those at risk of requiring nursing home care. In all states, Medicaid pays for adult day care and/or adult day health care; Medicare does not, although a Medicare Advantage plan may. Adult day centers usually operate five days/week, and many provide their own transportation.
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National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
We know that most chronic diseases can be prevented by eating well, being physically active, avoiding tobacco and excessive drinking, and getting regular health screenings. CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) helps people and communities prevent chronic diseases and promotes health and wellness for all.
MaaS Implications in the Smart City: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach
July 17, 2023
Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is expected to introduce a new mobility model that promotes smarter and more sustainable urban
Provision of Alternative Services by Transit Agencies: The Intersection of Regulation and Program
June 2, 2023
Transit agencies are increasingly offering an alternative service for their Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit riders. This service is
How better payment systems can improve public transportation
May 8, 2023
America’s payment system is transforming as methods of transacting digitally grow. Digital transactions offer the opportunity to move money faster,
The Transportation Security Index
September 16, 2022
Reliable access to transportation is essential to holding a job, grocery shopping, and getting to school, child care, social services,
Boulder County Youth Transportation Program
September 16, 2022
This newsletter focuses youth transportation topics that are geared towards young people and their adults, school staff, and youth &
Needham Community Council Rides to Health Care
September 15, 2022
Needham Community Council – Needham, MA
In 2017, the Needham Community Council began supplementing its volunteer driver medical transportation program with trips provided through the ridehailing company, Lyft. Lyft rides were funded through the Needham Community Council operating budget and a donation from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Needham.
Engaging Older Adults in Mobility Management
September 15, 2022
Brookline Council on Aging – Brookline, MA
Transportation Resources Information Planning and Partnership for Seniors (TRIPPS) is an initiative of the Brookline Council on Aging. TRIPPS launched in 2015 with initial funding through a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation using federal 5310 funding. We provide information, resources, and support to older adults in Brookline who are looking for transportation options. Our focus has been on older adults who are either not driving or are transitioning from driving to other modes. About 70 percent of our older adults who we work with do not own a vehicle.
Seniors on the GO
September 15, 2022
Gloucester Health Department – Gloucester, MA
Cape Ann Seniors on the GO launched in October 2019 across the communities of Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester by-the-Sea to meet an identified need of improving access to healthy food and opportunities for physical activity among low income older adults through increased transportation access. This pilot grew out of the work of the Cape Ann Mass in Motion coalition, a part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Municipal Wellness & Leadership Program. The need for food and physical activity access was identified through root cause analysis and examining high rates of chronic disease among older adults in our Cape Ann communities. Over half of older adults who reside in Gloucester have four or more comorbidities.
RideLink-Transportation for Older Adults
September 15, 2022
Dakota County Community Services, “The Rapid” – Dakota County, MN
RideLink is a network of five area transportation providers that together provide older adults (age 60+) with door-to-door transportation as a complement to the fixed route bus. RideLink can be utilized for medical appointments, shopping trips, and recreational trips, which sets it apart from other options in the area that limit rides for older adults for specific purposes. RideLink’s providers have multiple types of vehicles that provide service to those who use a wheelchair accessible, and also accommodate service animals and caregivers.
In-House Microtransit in Rural Massaschusetts
September 15, 2022
Franklin Regional Transit Authority – Greenfield, MA
In 2019, FRTA launched the FRTA Access microtransit program. In contrast to many microtransit programs that are contracted out to a third-party company, FRTA operates its microtransit in house: FRTA upgraded its scheduling software to allow riders to book on-demand rides, and uses its existing demand-response vehicles to make the trips. Eligible demand-response riders have priority when they reserve in advance, and then any remaining capacity is open to the general public through the FRTA Access app. Initially, riders could only summon rides through the app, but over time FRTA also added an online reservation as some parts of the region lack good cell coverage.
Taxi-Based Employment Program in Partnership with WIB
September 15, 2022
Franklin Regional Transit Authority – Greenfield, MA
In April 2021, the Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA), which provides transportation in 41 communities in rural Western Massachusetts and fixed-route services in the small city of Greenfield, added a new pilot to expand mobility for workers needing to commute to late night and early morning shifts. In partnership with the local Workforce Board, FRTA received a grant to fund taxi rides for workers needing to get to second and third shift jobs during hours when public transit was not operating. In addition to getting a ride to work, participants could also stop at a childcare facility if they needed to drop off or pick up their children on the way.