58: Transportation Is Medicine

Rural transportation poses a lot of challenges and obstacles, but also some unique opportunities. Theresa Lemus joins the podcast as a guest-host to talk "Transportation Is Medicine" with Valerie Lefler, Executive Director and Founder of Feonix Mobility Rising and Amy Pina, Clinical Director, Coastal Plains Integrated Health

Timeline:

• What does Transportation Is Medicine look like? 2:10
• Set the stage, what are the transportation challenges in the Coastal Bend of Texas? 4:00
• Who are the community partners involved in your project?  7:00
• What are the transportation needs of patients to treat and prevent Opioid Use Disorder for people in rural areas? 9:00
• How is Feonix’s approach to transportation different from traditional Medicaid transportation?  15:00
• How does supporting access to social determinants of health impact patient outcomes?  16:35
• What types of trips are most needed by patients outside of getting to and from doctor appointments? 19:00
• What is a common misunderstanding in the industry about rural transportation?  26:00
• What is your vision for the future of mobility in rural areas and complex healthcare needs?  30:40