Effective hospital case management is essential for patients to receive the right coordinated services at the right time, ultimately improving patient outcomes. One key aspect that often presents challenges for hospital case managers is arranging reliable transportation, especially for patients using wheelchairs or stretchers.
With a growing population of both incoming and outgoing patients, the frequency of missed medical appointments affects the health outcomes of many, especially those needing accessible rides.
Phoenix is known for accessible and ADA-compliant attractions and accommodations. But with the high demand and other contributory factors, it can sometimes be tough to get to doctor’s appointments and other medical transportation needs.
Some medical conditions can render passengers unable for air travel, and this can severely affect their quality of life, especially when they need periodic medical checkups that require long-distance travel.
Nowadays, there are a variety of transportation options specifically catered to seniors. HealthLift offers them the right balance of convenience, accessibility, and provides them with professional and personal solutions for their special needs.
According to the Center on Disability, Arizona’s population of people with disabilities is 12.6%, while Phoenix has 10.2% and Tucson with 15.0%. While these numbers look small, they represent a whole demographic of people that need special assistance especially when it comes to accessible transportation.
Traveling doesn’t have to be as difficult as it is for people with medical conditions. That’s why HealthLift has services that can take passengers out of state to get them to their specialists or just to see family and friends.
It can be a challenge for people with disabilities to get to their regular check-ups and other routinary preventive medical care because of travel limitations. It can be hard to fit a mobility aid in a regular taxi cab, and it is definitely a struggle to travel on a stretcher with a private car.
Millions of people visit the beautiful state of Arizona every year. Many of those visitors use wheelchairs, and other mobility devices. What’s the best way to get from point A to point B when you’re in The Metro Phoenix and Tucson areas? What is Arizona’s trusted wheelchair accessible van service?