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  Matthew Daus

  Partner at Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf LLP

• Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the new guidance to state Medicaid agencies on NEMT programs issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Attendees will explore how the guidance is intended to reinforce and improve various aspects of NEMT programs, including rider experience, provider network management, and program financing and administration.

• Attendees will also learn how CMS’s evolving and increased oversight of Medicare Advantage could impact NEMT providers.

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  Kacey Dugan

  Faeger Drinker
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  Christina Quast

  Assistant Director of the Division of Managed Care Operations at AHCCCS at Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
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  Phil Stalboerger

  Senior Vice President, Public Affairs at MTM

Topic: Advancing Transportation Safety: The Critical Role of WC19 Certification in NEMT

Abstract:
This lunch panel will explore the critical safety aspects of patient seating in non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT). Attendees will gain a comprehensive overview of the advantages and disadvantages of the various seating methods employed in NEMT, including ambulatory (patient sitting in a vehicle seat), wheelchair, and stretcher/gurney options.

As we examine each seating method, a panel of NEMT experts will highlight each method’s impact on patient safety and comfort. The session will also make a compelling case for the adoption of WC19-certified transport wheelchairs with tilt and recline functionality as the safest and most reliable alternative to basic transport wheelchairs, stretchers, and gurneys. Attendees receive practical tips on how using WC19-certified wheelchairs can help their businesses stand out from the competition, reduce costs, and increase revenue.

Industry experts from Broda will also introduce the Traversa Transport Wheelchair – the first WC19-certified wheelchair made especially for NEMT passengers.

Attendees will gain a thorough understanding of how advanced seating solutions like the Traversa Transport Wheelchair can enhance the safety and efficiency of NEMT services.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the latest standards and innovations in patient seating and discover better ways to ensure the safety and well-being of patients during transport.

Key Takeaways:
• Overview of current NEMT seating methods: ambulatory, wheelchair, and stretcher/gurney.
• Comparative analysis of the safety, comfort, and practical aspects of each seating method.
• Introduction to WC19-certified transport wheelchairs with tilt and recline functionality.
• Evidence-based discussion on why WC19-certified wheelchairs provide superior safety and reliability.
• Insights into improving patient care and operational efficiency in NEMT.

As we examine each seating method, a panel of NEMT experts will highlight each method’s impact on patient safety and comfort. The session will also make a compelling case for the adoption of WC19-certified transport wheelchairs with tilt and recline functionality as the safest and most reliable alternative to basic transport wheelchairs, stretchers, and gurneys. Attendees receive practical tips on how using WC19-certified wheelchairs can help their businesses stand out from the competition, reduce costs, and increase revenue.

Industry experts from Broda will also introduce the Traversa Transport Wheelchair – the first WC19-certified wheelchair made especially for NEMT passengers.

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  Ed Bandas

  National Account Executive at Traversa by Broda