Transport services, which transport ferry patients to their destinations are called medical transport services. The transfer can be carried out on ground or by air.
The commission on accreditation of medical transport systems is devoted to improving the quality of patient care and safety of the transportation. These transport systems generally charge some amount from the patients. Some operate free and are part of a charity.
Flight for life is one of the well-known non-profit air medical helicopter programs. They have been CAMTS accredited since 1996.It has been in service since 1984, transporting over 22,000 patients. It operates two helicopters and has an in house staff, a pilot, nurse and a physician.
Meducare medical transport service also ferries people in need of medical care from remote areas. Ambulance, helicopter or airplane transport is available through out the day. Angel flight provides free air transportation for a distance of 1500 air miles.
Corporate Angel Network is an organization, which arranges free plane transportation for cancer patients and bone marrow donors going to and from renowned cancer treatment centers. They require the patient to be mobile, to be able to climb abroad the aircraft on his own and should be able to manage without any medical support on board.
There are special medical transport services that cater to the need of children. Children's Flight of Hope is a non-profit organization that provides free air transportation to and from a hospital for treatment of children with vital medical requirements. Operation Liftoff provides air travel for any needy child below 18 years and one parent. They offer wish trips to children suffering from life threatening illnesses.
These medical transport services provide yeoman service to the financially needy and medically ill patients by carrying them to and fro for treatment. It facilitates speedy recovery.