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Podcast: Creating a New Healthcare
Episode: Episode #75: How Lyft is building Oases in our Healthcare ‘Transportation Deserts’ – with Megan Callahan, VP of Healthcare at Lyft
Description: Dear Colleagues & Friends,
Have you ever thought of transportation as an integral part of healthcare?
Have you heard the term “transportation desert” used to describe our inner-city, suburban & rural communities?
Are you aware that the literature demonstrates a direct link between the availability of non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) and outcomes such as missed appointments, medication adherence, patient safety and healthcare savings?
During the interview with Megan, I was surprised by my own lack of understanding of how important NEMT is as a major contributor to the health outcomes and well-being of our p...