Patients are relying on Lyft, Uber to travel far distances to medical care
- Date: 10/29/2024
When Lyft driver Tramaine Carr transports seniors and sick patients to hospitals in Atlanta, she feels like both a friend…
A new study suggests that ride-share programs offered by hospitals may ensure earlier arrival times for patients scheduled to undergo MR exams. “Implementation of a ride-share program did not significantly decrease missed appointment rates, but it significantly improved timeliness to MR appointments while assisting at-risk patient populations reporting transportation barriers,” said the authors.
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