Medicaid reforms in New York have raised concerns among home care providers, especially regarding the consolidation of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) into a single fiscal intermediary. Many providers are worried that this change could stretch their resources thin, ultimately impacting the quality of care provided to elderly and disabled individuals. The fear is that this reform could lead to an increase in institutionalized care as home care services become harder to access.
A key issue raised in the discussion is the inefficiency within New York’s non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) system. Tom Turner, a member of Kinetik Care's Board of Directors, pointed out that the current system results in substantial financial losses for insurance providers while also causing missed appointments for patients. These inefficiencies not only increase costs but also create barriers to healthcare access for vulnerable populations.
Kinetik is actively addressing these challenges with technology-driven solutions that aim to streamline NEMT operations. By implementing automated scheduling, real-time trip tracking, and seamless billing integration, Kinetik seeks to reduce waste and enhance service reliability. This technological overhaul is crucial, especially as New York grapples with Medicaid reforms that affect both healthcare providers and the patients they serve.
To learn more about the implications of these reforms and how Kinetik is working to improve healthcare transportation, see the full coverage here: Spectrum Local News
