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For 18 years, Angel MedFlight has been a lifeline in the sky, turning distance into a bridge to healing. As the largest fixed-wing air ambulance provider in the U.S., Angel MedFlight breaks geographical barriers, ensuring critically ill patients reach the world’s best medical facilities. Committed to the top patient care and safety standards, Angel MedFlight ensures every transport meets rigorous medical protocols and is staffed by critical care-trained flight crews. “We help thousands of families by transporting patients to specialty centers for advanced treatment, repatriating travelers back to the U.S. for care, or even reuniting loved ones during end-of-life situations,” says Christine Aguilera, CEO. Even in a country with some of the best healthcare facilities in the world, accessibility remains a challenge. Patients with conditions like cancer, spinal cord injuries, or traumatic brain injuries often require immediate and specialized care that may not be available in their vicinity. Angel MedFlight is a critical link that transports patients to elite medical centers such as the Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, and Stanford. “We’ve transported patients from all 50 states and 41 countries, ensuring that they reach the right specialists and medical facilities, regardless of distance,” says Kimberly Halloran, Vice President of Business Development. A Flight Plan for Healing: Smooth, Stress-Free Medical Transport Ensuring access to specialized care is the first step; coordinating smooth transport makes a difference. At the core of Angel MedFlight’s operations is a three-step process designed to simplify medical transport: Connect, Coordinate, and Complete. Patients or healthcare professionals can easily reach Angel MedFlight via phone or chat, triggering an immediate response. From there, the team expertly manages every aspect of medical flight logistics, ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience for patients and healthcare providers. With a bedside-to-bedside approach, Angel MedFlight delivers the highest standard of care, overseeing all medical and transport details from start to finish. This streamlined coordination is especially valuable for case managers at healthcare facilities, who rely on Angel MedFlight to navigate the complexities of medical transport. “If you were a case manager who needed to transfer a patient to a Center of Excellence like the Mayo Clinic, you would make one call to us, and we would handle everything from there. We take care of the entire transport process, including ground and air logistics, so that healthcare professionals can focus on patient care,” explains Aguilera....Read more
The 340B drug pricing program serves as a financial lifeline, enabling hospitals and clinics to stretch limited resources and reinvest the savings into patient care. But there is a trade-off: covered entities must remain compliant amid tight regulations while directing the maximum possible benefits to patients. Ambiguities in the statute create uncertainty and elevate operational risk— making expert guidance essential to safeguard compliance and fulfill the program’s mission. Virtue 3... Read more
Growth inside a healthcare practice depends on how well its existing people and systems are aligned. More than complex solutions or expensive upgrades, practices need clarity, structure, and the ability to use what already exists with greater efficiency. Streamlined operations, when supported by the right systems, unlock more value from every patient interaction while reducing effort across the team. Whether a practice is just starting out or already performing well, improvement comes from be... Read more
In a healthcare landscape often shaped by impersonal conglomerates and generalized management services, U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) stands apart for a simple reason: it was built with a singular focus on oral surgeons—by those who understand their world. Launched in November 2017, USOSM wasn’t just another management services organization (MSO) entering the market—it was the first of its kind, created specifically to partner with board-certified oral a... Read more
Leslie Pomponi Locke, Executive Administrative Director, Department of Dentistry, Boston Children’s Hospital
Dawn L. Alexander, Chief Nursing Officer, DCH Health System
Tara Hankins, Vice President of Surgical Services, Deborah Heart and Lung Center
Jarrid Pike, MSEM, Director of Emergency Management and Preparedness, UMass Memorial Medical Center
Ana Bentancor, Dental Laboratory Technician, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers
Todd Danos, Sr. Director of Patient Care Services, Childrens Hospital New Orleans
Caryn Karff, Administrative Director, Radiology, Temple Health – Temple University Health System
Christina Huitt, sr. Director of Quality & Patient Safety, Caromont Health
Technology Reshapes How Care Moves and Heals
Similar improvements are reshaping care on the ground. In dental and oral surgery clinics, digital systems manage routine tasks like scheduling, inventory and patient records, freeing more time for direct care. At the same time, AI is changing how providers plan and deliver treatment. Dentists can map out procedures in advance, simulate likely outcomes and explain each step clearly to patients, building trust and confidence.
A new style of healthcare consulting is driving this progress. Today’s firms take a proactive, tech-focused role, working closely with providers to build secure and adaptable systems. They use machine learning to flag compliance risks early and design safeguards that keep operations resilient. With data security and shifting regulations at the heart of healthcare operations, these consultants guide strategy and help organizations stay prepared for change.
Market forecasts reflect this shift toward more competent care. The healthcare IT services sector is expected to grow at an annual rate of 13.2 percent from 2023 to 2030, driven by digital tools, telehealth and AI-based solutions. The broader healthcare technology market is moving even faster, with growth projected at 18.7 percent annually from 2024 to 2028.
All signs point in the same direction: healthcare is becoming more connected, more intelligent and better able to respond to patients’ needs when needed.
The magazine features a thought leadership piece by Jarrid Pike, MSEM, Director of Emergency Management and Preparedness at UMass Memorial Medical Center, who explains medical transportation’s vital role in effective emergency management. It also includes insights from Jarrid Pike, MSEM, Director of Emergency Management and Preparedness at UMass Memorial Medical who discusses how patient transport supports medical teams, enhances the patient experience and keeps hospital operations running smoothly.
In this edition, we hope you find the right partner to meet your organization’s needs.
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