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Patients Are Relying on Lyft, Uber to Travel Far Distances to Medical Care

Source
KFF Health News
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Date
Oct 14, 2024
Summary
Describes the use of ride-hailing apps by rural Georgians for transportation to medical appointments. Highlights data showing that a significant number of rural residents are using the apps for transportation to appointments over 100 miles away. Notes that some insurance plans cover transportation costs, but services may be less available in rural communities.
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Access · Closures of healthcare facilities and services · Health insurance · Transportation · Georgia