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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…

Cruise Medical Case Management During Emergencies at Sea

According to the Travel Medicine journal, medical care on cruise ships is designed to offer the same type and level of care as urgent care clinics or emergency rooms. When a patient requires a higher level of care, cruise medical case management can be a lifesaver. With cruise medical case management, medical case managers consult…

Evaluating Travel Medical Insurance: What You Should Know

Americans are spending more on travel in 2021, and a greater percentage of them are purchasing travel insurance. With the COVID-19 pandemic, more travelers are interested in policies that include “cancel for any reason” coverage. However, one of the biggest reasons to purchase medical travel insurance is to provide coverage if you are injured or…

Medical Transport Questions to Ask When Evaluating Options

When it comes to medical transport, quality and cost can vary greatly. There are several reasons why, including the level of expertise of the service provider, the type of vehicle or vehicles used, and the distance you need to travel. It helps to ask the right questions when planning and to ask the same questions…