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!

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.

"Start Your Own Transportation Service shows readers how to ride the wave of popular transportation startups ranging from rideshare and executive car service to medical transport and special event services"--

The father of "open innovation" is back with his most significant book yet. Henry Chesbrough’s acclaimed book Open Innovation described a new paradigm for management in the 21st century. Open Services Innovation offers a new approach that demonstrates how open innovation combined with a services approach to business is an effective and powerful way to grow and compete in our increasingly services-driven economy. Chesbrough shows how companies in any industry can make the critical shift from product- to service-centric thinking, from closed to open innovation where co-creating with customers enables sustainable business models that drive continuous value creation for customers. He maps out a strategic approach and proven framework that any individual, business unit, company, or industry can put to work for renewed growth and profits. The book includes guidance and compelling examples for small and large companies, services businesses, and emerging economies, as well as a path forward for the innovation industry. "Whether you are managing a product or a service, your business needs to become more open and more inclusive in order to be more innovative. Open Services Innovation will be an invaluable guide to intrepid managers who commit to making that journey." —GARY HAMEL, visiting professor, London Business School; director, Management Lab; and author, The Future of Management "I tore out page after page to share with my leaders. Chesbrough has pioneered an entire rethink of business innovation that’s rich in concept, deeply explained, with tools ready to use in every industry." —SCOTT COOK, founder and chairman of the executive committee, Intuit "Focusing on core competence often tempts managers to keep continuing what succeeded in the past. A far more important question is what capabilities are critical in the future, and Chesbrough shows how to ask and answer these issues." —CLAYTON CHRISTENSEN, Robert & Jane Cizik Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School, and author, The Innovator's Dilemma "To thrive, businesses will need to master the lessons of open service innovation. Here is their one-stop guidebook with important lessons clearly and compellingly presented." —JAMES C. SPOHRER, director, IBM University Programs World-Wide "Open Innovation pioneer Henry Chesbrough breaks new ground with Open Services Innovation, a persuasive argument for the power of co-creation in the world of services." —TOM KELLEY, general manager, IDEO, and author, The Ten Faces of Innovation, The Art of Innovation "With his trademark style of beautifully explained examples, Henry Chesbrough shows how open service innovation and new business models can help you escape this product commodity trap and bring you to the next level of competition." —ALEX OSTERWALDER, author, Business Model Generation "Open Services Innovation shows how a business can redefine itself as a service organisation and tap into faster growth through shared innovation." —SIR TERRY LEAHY, chief executive, Tesco "Chesbrough shows how innovating openly with a services mindset can make you a market leader." —CHARLENE LI, author, Open Leadership, and founder, Altimeter Group

The How to Start a Medical Staffing Agency Business book has been written by industry experts as a very informative and effective tool to help you start your own medical staffing business. If self employment is an option for you with the added success of a lucrative business, this medical staffing book is the right option for you. The book has all the information needed to hit the ground running and start your agency the right way. Included in this book are guidelines on contracting with health care organizations, pricing matrix, scheduling, employee recruitment, marketing strategies specific to medical staffing agencies and skill evaluation forms. Medical staffing business is booming and is expected to grow for the next 15 years as reported by the Department of Labor. Be a part of this exciting industry by providing skilled medical professionals to businesses in the health care industry.