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Kinetik Newsletter Q1 2026

Written by Kinetik | Feb 12, 2026 3:00:00 PM

Rural Health Transformation program – funding is raising the bar for access, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

For states and health plans, transportation has emerged as one of the fastest ways to expand access to care—and one of the hardest to govern without modern infrastructure. Legacy models weren’t built for the real-time visibility, program integrity, and audit readiness RHTP requires.

In this overview, we outline how transportation can function as a system of record under RHTP and how Kinetik’s closed-loop, interoperable infrastructure helps states deploy funding with confidence. From improving access and continuity of care to strengthening oversight, fraud prevention, and reporting, our whitepaper explores how modern transportation infrastructure can turn RHTP investments into verifiable impact.

Take a look to see how Kinetik supports RHTP initiatives from planning through execution.

Read our white paper → Partnering to achieve Rural Health Transformation (RHT) program goals

NEMT is critical to healthcare access—but the way it’s managed today is holding programs back.

Fragmented legacy models, limited real-time visibility, and outdated technology create higher costs, missed appointments, and preventable risk for health plans and state agencies.

In our latest white paper, we explore why more organizations are rethinking traditional models—and what it takes to bring NEMT in-house responsibly. The paper examines the operational, financial, and member-experience impacts of modernizing transportation infrastructure—and how closed-loop, interoperable systems can improve access, accountability, and outcomes at scale.

Read the full white paper to see what’s possible when NEMT is treated as core infrastructure, not an afterthought.

Read our white paper Revolutionizing NEMT: The path to better healthcare outcomes

In the media

Forbes Business Council — Contributions by Jessica Willoughby, COO

Forbes Business Development Council — Contributions by Mohammad Hossain, SVP Growth

The latest from Kinetik

Winter product enhancements: 

This winter, we rolled out targeted updates across the Kinetik platform to improve accuracy, visibility, and day-to-day efficiency. These improvements are helping teams move faster while maintaining program integrity.

  • Trip Scheduler: Greater control and real-time visibility across trips, providers, and recurring workflows.

  • Trip Assistant + RCM: Clearer pricing, smarter automation, and added safeguards for cleaner claims and reconciliation.

  • Health App: Faster booking, easier repeat trips, and new arrival confirmation to support access and accountability.

Together, these enhancements create a more connected ecosystem that strengthens program integrity and reduces friction across every trip.

Learn moreWinter Product Updates | Request a Demo

NEMT insights

From the blog: 

In summary

Q4 reinforced a clear theme across policy, product, and practice: access to care depends on infrastructure that’s transparent, verifiable, and built for scale. As RHTP funding raises expectations and NEMT programs evolve beyond legacy models, Kinetik continues to support states and health plans with connected systems that improve access, strengthen oversight, and deliver measurable outcomes. From thought leadership and product innovation to real-world program execution, we remain focused on one goal—turning transportation into a trusted foundation of healthcare delivery.