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It looks like Uber is looking to put the cost onto the provider. I think it could make sense for large health organizations, but I see it being an issue extendi
by SkyPuncher 9y ago
It looks like Uber is looking to put the cost onto the provider. I think it could make sense for large health organizations, but I see it being an issue extending down to the chain.
I'm curious what adoption among patients will actually look like. A provider in Philadelphia tried providing their patients with free rides and found that a free ride made absolutely no difference whether patients missed their appointment.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-ridesharing-missed-appointment/free-lyft-may-not-help-poor-people-keep-doctor-appointments-idUSKBN1FS2SF https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-ridesharing-missed...
- troycarlson 9y agoI believe a missed appointment will cost the provider more than the cost of a ride. Also, I believe CMS reimburses for non-emergency medical transportation, which may include Uber Health. https://www.cms.gov/medicare-medicaid-coordination/fraud-prevention/medicaid-integrity-education/downloads/nemt-booklet.pdf https://www.cms.gov/medicare-medicaid-coordination/fraud-pre...
- omarforgotpwd 9y agoThat makes a lot of sense. The medical providers just need the patient to show up to bill insurance. What does it matter to pay $10, or $20 if you’re bringing a patient in for a $700 service. Not only do you lose the $700 in revenue the utilization of your capital assets decreases (wasted time) which means your fixed costs (rent, debt, fixed payroll, medical equipment, etc) are spread across fewer appointments meaning your net margins are shrinking and you’re either becoming less profitable or raising your prices. Some people may think this is wasteful but I can see how there might be a positive ROI on offering Uber rides if it really makes a difference in getting patients to show up on time.