Evaluating A Nonemergency Medical Transportation Benefit For Accountable Care Organization Members.

ABSTRACT: Nonemergency medical transportation benefits, often using smartphone application-based ridesharing services, are increasingly being offered as part of population health management programs. However, the impact of these programs on health care use and costs remains understudied. We conducted a mixed-methods evaluation of a nonemergency medical transportation benefit offered to members of a Medicare accountable care organization (ACO) within a large academic health system, the UNC Health Alliance ACO. Participation in the transportation program was associated with a greater number of per person per year outpatient visits (9.2) and higher outpatient spending ($4,420) than in a comparison group. However, there was no difference in inpatient admissions or emergency department visits, and the pr

SUBMITTER: Berkowitz SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9400526 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature