Uber
A bold prediction that EMS patient transport to the hospital by ambulance is sure to peak, level off and decline as we near 2020
Rideshare services are offering same day service, 24/7 availability and provider billing
Two economists conclude that Uber availability has reduced EMS ambulance transport by 7 percent in major U.S. cities
The chief highlighted the incident at a city council meeting to suggest the fire department have its own ambulance service
Announced in April, the feature allows riders to call 911 directly from the Uber app
The video compares ambulance transports and Uber rides and informs the public on when to choose one or the other
With an increasing amount of people using Uber as an ambulance to get to the ER, Uber drivers stress that they are not trained to handle emergencies
Uber Health will handle rides set up by doctor’s offices or other healthcare providers and then bill that business, not the patient, for the service
Chief Mark Becraft said a ride-share service doesn’t have a place in emergency medicine
EMS agencies are cautioned to understand the risk of triaging patients to a ride-sharing service instead of sending an ambulance
The ride-share service allows customers to pay less than what an ambulance ride costs, but at what risk to their health?
The victim was stabbed in the chest, back and face in a parking lot after he and his wife sought a ride home after a party
Drivers will learn CPR and first-aid for medical, trauma and environmental emergencies
Some hospitals are embracing the ridesharing app for patients with limited transport options
Taxi services and Uber drivers could be used to transport 911 callers as early as 2017
‘Last Week Tonight’ segment confronts the inability of 911 systems to find callers as easily as a pizza delivery app or an Uber driver
MedStar Health will give patients the option to request an Uber to go to their health care appointments
Can Uber really be a legitimate alternative to 911-based EMS and mobile integrated health?
The woman named the baby Uber after giving birth in a taxi operated by the app-based company
One of the cabs participating in the protest also knocked a police officer to the ground
Co-hosts Chris and Kelly discuss the week’s news, including that of a man calling an Uber after getting shot
The 20-year-old man refused to go to the hospital and insisted the Uber driver bring him home instead
The on-demand ride service is able to deliver mass vaccination, preventative care and layperson first aid in a way that EMS can’t match
App users in 35 U.S. cities can purchase a wellness pack and receive a free flu shot from an RN
With faster response times and a growing list of drivers that have delivered babies, Uber is ready to take on additional health care challenges