Uber and Lyft used for medical transport in rural US amid hospital closures.
Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft are increasingly important for patients in the U.S., especially in rural areas, to access medical care amid hospital closures. These services provide affordable transport for long distances to appointments, including cancer treatment and therapy. Between April 2022 and April 2024, Lyft reported thousands of rides over 50 miles to Atlanta medical facilities. Some insurers cover these rides to help reduce missed appointments, though many still face transportation challenges.
October 17, 2024
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