Parent holding a child's hand in a hospital hallway

The Growing Demand for Pediatric Medical Transportation

The Growing Demand for Pediatric Medical Transportation Children aren't small adults — and the medical transport industry is slowly catching up to that fact. Pediatric medical transportation requires different vehicle configurations, different training, different legal considerations, and a fundamentally different approach to patient comfort than adult NEMT. As pediatric specialty care increasingly concentrates at children's hospitals in major cities, the demand for transport that can safely and comfortably move young patients across long distances is growing faster than the supply. At Bad Wolf Transportation, pediatric transport requests have increased steadily as families discover that standard NEMT services aren't equipped for children's specific needs. Why Pediatric Transport Is Different Federal and…
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There Are Several Kinds of Medical Transport

When people think of medical transportation, often the first thing that comes to mind is ambulance services. This is a vital form of medical transport, but it is one of many reasons to use a carrier for medical reasons. One of the most common requests for medical transportation is for getting to doctor's appointments. Many people, as they age or become temporarily or permanently disabled, find that they cannot drive. If are wheelchairs, walkers, and other supportive equipment it can be a challenge to navigate these in a taxi cab, which may not be equipped for such devices. This is where a proper medical transportation van comes in handy. They…
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Parent holding a child's hand in a hospital hallway

The Growing Demand for Pediatric Medical Transportation

The Growing Demand for Pediatric Medical Transportation Children aren't small adults — and the medical transport industry is slowly catching up to that fact. Pediatric medical transportation requires different vehicle configurations, different training, different legal considerations, and a fundamentally different approach to patient comfort than adult NEMT. As pediatric specialty care increasingly concentrates at children's hospitals in major cities, the demand for transport that can safely and comfortably move young patients across long distances is growing faster than the supply. At Bad Wolf Transportation, pediatric transport requests have increased steadily as families discover that standard NEMT services aren't equipped for children's specific needs. Why Pediatric Transport Is Different Federal and…
Read More
medical truck

There Are Several Kinds of Medical Transport

When people think of medical transportation, often the first thing that comes to mind is ambulance services. This is a vital form of medical transport, but it is one of many reasons to use a carrier for medical reasons. One of the most common requests for medical transportation is for getting to doctor's appointments. Many people, as they age or become temporarily or permanently disabled, find that they cannot drive. If are wheelchairs, walkers, and other supportive equipment it can be a challenge to navigate these in a taxi cab, which may not be equipped for such devices. This is where a proper medical transportation van comes in handy. They…
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