Industry Bulletins | August 16, 2017
Buffalo-based Health Care Company Partnering With Lyft For Better Care, Cheaper Costs
The Greater Buffalo United Accountable Care Organization (GBUACO) has partnered with Lyft to provide transportation to consumers who frequently visit emergency rooms. Lyft is a transportation network company that allows users to order rides via its mobile application.
Through this partnership, it is anticipated that consumers who would otherwise use an emergency room will opt for more appropriate alternatives. Consumers who typically wouldn't have transportation to the emergency room will now have transportation to care that is more appropriate for less severe ailments, such as an urgent care center. Additionally, by creating savings while still meeting quality standards, GBUACO . . .