I’d be more interested to see the reduction in medicab or medivan usage.
My father had the misfortune of having a stroke, and transporting him via van is outrageous — you’re talking >$250 for a 15 mile drive, in what amounts to a cargo van with zero service beyond driving.
It’s one of those weird markets where the pricing is driven by the Medicaid reimbursement, which is a price floor.
Same situation for me, and I've seen the same with regards to price.
That said, I also suspect the med transport niche is heavily regulated (a la taxi service). Special training for drivers, insurance, etc. I don't think that covers the full $250; just saying they're not identical to a Uber.
Right. If the Uber driver fails to get you to the hospital in time to save your life for any reason, they have no liability or consequences whatsoever, because they're not intended to be a life-saving or emergency service.
If the ambulance driver screws up in some way, they're in for a world of trouble and legal liability.
My father had the misfortune of having a stroke, and transporting him via van is outrageous — you’re talking >$250 for a 15 mile drive, in what amounts to a cargo van with zero service beyond driving.
It’s one of those weird markets where the pricing is driven by the Medicaid reimbursement, which is a price floor.