When SentinelMED receives a new request for medical transport, one of our team’s first considerations is determining whether or not the patient qualifies for a commercial air medical transport. These types of transports are much more cost-effective for the patient than private air ambulance. We realize that the patients requesting our services recently experienced a…
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Commercial Air Medical Transport Q & A
Commercial air medical transport is a viable and affordable option for many patients. Below are answers to common questions we receive from hospital case managers and families of patients considering commercial air medical transport. Q: How much does commercial air medical transport cost? It’s difficult to say without knowing the specific medical condition of the…
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Two Types of Air Medical Transportation
There are two primary types of air medical transportation: private air ambulance and commercial air medical transport. Here, we discuss the pros and cons of the two types of air medical transportation and which type is best suited for varying patient needs and medical transport situations. Private Air Ambulance Flight A private air ambulance is used in both emergency…
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Repatriation Case Study: A Medical Transport Success Story
Complex medical transport situations are SentinelMED’s specialty. We handle routine cases, but specialize in planning, executing and overcoming the tough obstacles a patient may face when trying to return home after a major medical event. This is one of those cases. Traumatic Situation In early 2015, a 54-year-old Filipino, who was in the United States…
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