Category Archives: Air Medical Transport

Air Travel Tips for the Elderly and Disabled

For the elderly and disabled, traveling can bring on a number of obstacles outside the normal stresses we all encounter when traveling. Getting to and navigating busy airports can be a daunting task. Here are some air travel tips that can help make the trip a little less hectic for the elderly and disabled: Consult…

How To Compare Costs for Medical Transportation

A recent national report on the costs of air ambulance services detailed several instances of people receiving just-in-time medical transportation, but at a huge financial cost – as much as $25,000 for a relatively short flight by air ambulance. According to one cost-comparison tool, medical transportation by air ambulance can cost between $2,000 for a…

Commercial Air Medical Transports for the Uninsured

According to a recent study conducted by the Center for Disease Control, approximately 29 million Americans are still uninsured, despite efforts to make insurance more accessible through the Affordable Care Act.[1] For many people who are insured, their coverage does not include expenses related to commercial air medical transports. The situation is much the same…

As a company providing door-to-door commercial air medical transports, SentinelMED provides a higher level of care to patients before, during and after a flight. From planning and trip preparations to ensuring the patient’s long-term care needs are met, our medical escort team goes the extra mile. We are committed to providing domestic and international commercial…