Aeromedical Service: How Does it Actually Contribute to the Mission?

Abstract

Survival Flight is critically important to UMHS research, patient care, and educational missions. Moreover, the aeromedical service provides large and relatively stable revenue streams to the health system.

The Effectiveness of Video-Telemedicine for Screening of Patients Requesting Emergency Air Medical Transport (EAMT)

“…[1][2][3][4] However, there are growing numbers of studies questioning the cost-effectiveness of EAMT services. [5][6][7][8][9][10] Attempts to reduce costs have been a major concern for hospital administrators as well as the third-party payers. 11 A well-defined and integrated triage system has been widely suggested for cost-effective management of emergency air medical transport.…”