Ford's GoRide Service Helps People Get to Doctor's Appointments
Ellen Smith — May 2, 2018 — Autos
References: media.ford & psfk
Being able to get from one side of town to the other isn't a luxury that's afforded to all, which is why Ford Mobility launched a service called GoRide - a fleet of shared vans that offer non-emergency rides for those looking to get to and from doctor's appointments.
Unreliable or inaccessible transportation is one of the root causes of missed doctor's appointments, which results in an estimated annual loss of $150 for the healthcare industry. GoRide hopes to combat this, through offering a on-demand service for those with chronic health issues.
Each GoRide driver has undergone specific training to ensure they're comfortable with transporting and caring for patients, this means they can offer to assist people in and out of the vehicles.
Image Credit: Ford
Unreliable or inaccessible transportation is one of the root causes of missed doctor's appointments, which results in an estimated annual loss of $150 for the healthcare industry. GoRide hopes to combat this, through offering a on-demand service for those with chronic health issues.
Each GoRide driver has undergone specific training to ensure they're comfortable with transporting and caring for patients, this means they can offer to assist people in and out of the vehicles.
Image Credit: Ford
Trend Themes
1. On-demand Healthcare Transportation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing technology platforms for on-demand healthcare transportation services to increase accessibility and reduce missed appointments.
2. Shared Van Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing shared van services for non-emergency medical transportation to provide a cost-effective and convenient solution for patients.
3. Driver Training for Patient Care - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating specialized driver training programs to ensure safe and comfortable transportation for patients with specific healthcare needs.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Transportation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establishing innovative solutions in the healthcare transportation industry to address the issue of missed appointments due to unreliable transportation.
2. Ridesharing and Transportation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating non-emergency medical transportation services into existing ridesharing and transportation platforms to improve accessibility and convenience for patients.
3. Driver Training and Certification - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing specialized driver training and certification programs to cater to the unique needs of patients in the healthcare transportation industry.
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