How to Start a Patient Transportation Business

There are several ways on how to make money before the year 2010 ends. If you want to have a medical-related business, you can venture into the patient transportation business which will help you gain more money and establish your name in the industry.

This article will show you on how to do that.

It is very important for the medical patient to be transported to and fro his appointments with the doctor. Because of the fact that there is a large population of patients in hospitals, a patient transportation business is very in demand nowadays because of the relieving service it provides. In order for you to secure that you will succeed in this kind of business, you need to plan everything very well.

Tips on Starting Your Own Patient Transportation Business

The business plan must discuss everything about your business especially in three categories such as in the operational, financial and marketing aspect. In order for you to be able to come up with one, you can join the trainings offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). This will also be one of the keys which will pave the way for you to seek financial help if ever you lack money to cover for the expenses. There are several lending institutions such as banks which can provide you the amount you need. Another potential lender would be the federal government.

After getting your financial need, you need to proceed in contacting the public utilities commission in order for you to know the procedures in starting off with your business. Through it, you will know the permits and licenses to get and the process of registration with your national transportation department.

Next, you have to contact the insurance company which will specialize in your patient transportation. By surfing the Internet, you will be directed to several results. You must also be able to conduct an investigation to companies by looking at their ratings in the Better Business Bureau because there are lots of scams today.

Since your business will be centering on transportation, you need to secure that the vehicle you will get is heavy-duty and has a good condition as well. In order for you to cut costs, you need to purchase used models. A mechanic can also help you in examining the condition of your chosen vehicle. In order for you to find great deals, make sure that you will conduct long hours of shopping around your area and online as well.

The next step you need to go through is advertising and marketing your business. You also need to make use of the Internet as a tool for you to get the attention of potential clients through the paid-to-click advertisements. In order for you to increase your chance in generating more leads, you also need to hire a web developer for you to have your own corporate website.

17 Comments

  • abdel said on April 28, 2013
    Let me know how can I start my patient transportation business in Hamilton, ON
  • Harold Alford said on May 11, 2013
    Let me know how I can start a non-emergency patient transportation service Detroit, Michigan 48219 USA
  • Larry Hutchinson said on July 9, 2013
    Hello I reside in Reston Virginia and I am interested in starting a patient transport business.
  • Sharlynne Wilcox said on July 24, 2013
    Hello I reside in Nashville, Tennessee and I am interested in starting a patient transport business.
  • Jay said on September 20, 2013
    To the above responses: Starting a business takes your own initiative-no one is going to hold your hand on this one. Trust me
  • Ted Tamas said on October 18, 2013
    I would like to open a NEMT in Clearwater, FL. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you Ted. T
  • damola said on October 21, 2013
    Pls I have a car already which I want to use in starting the transportation business, how do I start
  • c said on January 13, 2014
    i am trying to start a patient transport service in va beach VA please help.
  • krishan swami said on December 1, 2014
    Tell me full project report jaipur rajasthan
  • Montarrio Bolls said on December 28, 2014
    I would like to start a patient transportation business in jackson mississippi 39212
  • Clement Nzi said on March 16, 2015
    I'd like to start a NEMT in silver spring MD. can you please let me know how can I? Thanks
  • Petro Chyshkevych said on June 22, 2015
    I'd like to start NEMT company at Florida. Can you help me with more info about this ? Thanks
  • Kent Hood said on January 26, 2016
    Hello I need help to start NEMT company in Georgia and Florida.
  • n. f said on March 21, 2016
    I want to start an NEMT business in Atlanta, Georgia area. I would like more information on what's needed to get started and companies to start with. Thanks
  • marcus /paulette jones said on August 24, 2016
    I want to start a patient transporting business here in Chicago..
  • Debbie Renee said on January 11, 2017
    I would like to start a patient transportation business in Charlotte Nc
  • Anthony Hampton said on March 21, 2017
    Hello I'm looking to start a patient transport business in Lake Wales, Fl. We have no city transportation and this is a great opportunity for this area. Please give me some feedback

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