When a non-emergency medical transportation vehicle came up for sale in 2005, Armel Possi bought it for his car dealership. But something strange happened: Buyers were willing to pay much more than what Possi spent on the vehicle. Suddenly, he found himself interested in the non-emergency medical transportation business. With some research, he discovered that non-emergency medical transportation vehicles can transport patients with the same ailments, physical limitations or disabilities as emergency vehicles—the only difference is that when NEMT vehicles transport someone, there is no perceived emergency at the time of transport. In this guidebook to building your own NEMT business, you’ll learn where to find vehicles, how to find Medicaid clients, and how to run the business before spending any money. You’ll also find out how to anticipate what to expect on a typical business day; deal with drivers, clients, and the businesses you contract with, and get acquainted with government agency staff. Unravel the mysteries of the NEMT business, and reap the financial rewards that come along with providing a valuable service for your community.

Discover how you can earn $35 to $60 an hour driving seniors to medical appointments. This fast-growing service business is needed every day in every town and you can get started on a shoestring. One in five seniors does not drive and many of those may be forced to stay home due to lack of transportation and miss a medical appointment or be unable to shop for groceries. A private senior transportation service helps those seniors get around easily.In addition, the federal government now requires that state medicaid programs cover the cost of transportation to medical appointments. This has created even more opportunities for local senior transportation businesses.A senior transportation can be started with very little money - if you have a reliable car and a cellphone, you're almost there. The rewards are great - not just in dollars and cents - but in helping seniors live better lives by helping them enjoy their independence as long as possible. That's priceless.What is an N.E.M.T. vehicle? Unlike some specialized medical transportation vehicles - like an ambulance - a basic senior ride service does not require a special vehicle to transport seniors. There are far more seniors who are able to walk and just need a ride on a regular basis. NEMT is short for non-emergency medical transport. The name means exactly that - unlike an ambulance, your vehicle, whether a car, SUV or minivan, is an NEMT vehicle if you are taking passengers to and from medical appointments. You won't need to buy an expensive new van or specialized equipment, because you can focus on where there is a steady demand - transporting seniors who are able to walk. ( The medical term is "ambulatory")The opportunities are wide open in this fast-growing field, and so is the potential for an above-average income that's recession-proof. At current rates, a six-figure income is not uncommon for full-time drivers.If you've always wanted to be your own boss, running a business that makes a positive difference in people's lives every day, and are a caring person, take the first step by reading my step-by-step guide. The advice you'll find in the book will give you a head start, reduce risk, and cut startup costs. So you can get started right away, the book also contains a list of major transportation brokers who hire local drivers in all states.

Due to transportation barriers, about 3.6 million adults delay or miss non-emergency medical care yearly. Each year, for health systems, the results of these patient no-shows have severe consequences. For those that find it hard to transport themselves to healthcare facilities or medical appointments, they enjoy the much-needed services of non-emergency medical transportation companies. Especially as the population of the United States gets progressively older, the need for non-emergency medical transportation will be on the rise. Wouldn't you love to start a company that provides a much-needed and always in-demand service? If you have a clean driving record, a desire to help those in need of transportation services to necessary medical appointments, and the drive to be your own boss, then maybe starting a NEMT company is right for you! In this book, I will show you how to start, run, and grow a non-emergency transport business from scratch. We'll discuss everything from business plan to marketing, customer service to daily operations. I will take you through a sample scenario of two ladies who started their own NEMT service company, how they wrote their own business plan, and how they run and grow their business. I wanted to impart as much practical, real-world advice as I could share with you so you could start your own venture off on the right foot. In this book, I will show you: What the NEMT business is, how it's defined and what solutions it provides How NEMT business services work The history of the non-emergency transport service industry How NEMT services have evolved Why this industry need is so important What the current state of the NEMT business is How to get your business started Choosing a brand and a niche customer base How and what to write in your business plan How to set up your business structure The legal and financial aspects of your new business Advice on running your business daily Advice on how to grow your business with marketing and advertising How to go about collecting payments Overall, the basic goal of this book is to give you some answers in your research about how to go about starting your own business to be your own boss. As an added bonus, for a limited time when you purchase the paperback version on Amazon, you can download the Kindle file for FREE!

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