Category Archives: Medical Transports

Nationwide Medical Transport for Emergent and Non-Emergent Scenarios

Medical transport services don't just take people to hospitals. Services such as SentinelMED can provide nationwide medical transport for many reasons – such as emergent and non-emergent scenarios and leisure or business travel. With an experienced team of logistics and medical professionals, SentinelMED is equipped to arrange and manage medical transport for patients of all…

How to Evaluate Low-Cost Medical Transport Options: Advice from SentinelMED

Without a doubt, medical transports can be expensive. For the most common service, ground transport by ambulance, the average cost was $1,189 in 2019. According to Allianz Travel, international medical evacuation costs can easily reach $100,000 or more. Medical evacuations are generally reserved for life-threatening emergencies. However, if a patient is not facing a life-threatening…

Long Distance Medical Transport Prioritizes Patient Comfort and Outcomes

Receiving the best medical care sometimes requires traveling outside your home city or state. Your local hospital, for example, may not offer clinical trials for cancer or an inpatient center for rehabilitation after a stroke. If traveling by car to get the care you need sounds stressful and difficult, you have an alternative – using…

How to Find Medical Case Management for Students Studying Abroad

Although many countries’ borders remained closed during the COVID pandemic, there are exceptions for people traveling for school. Some study abroad programs that shut down during the early days of the pandemic have reopened, and others are planning to offer opportunities in spring 2022. With concerns about the pandemic, medical case management for students studying…