Conclusion
There are many incentives to become accredited. Financial incentives include: potential savings on aviation insurance; contracts awarded to CAMTS accredited services by the government and big industry, and reimbursement incentives from managed care organizations.
Several states require CAMTS accreditation. Most importantly, the process provides a very comprehensive evaluation of the transport service by experts in the transport profession and provides a framework for improvement to ensure safe and competent patient transport.To contact CAMTS: Phone: 864-287-4177
FAX: 864-287-4251
Email: eileen.frazer@camts.org
Website: www.camts.org
References
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2. Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems: Accreditation Standards, Eight Edition. Anderson, SC: Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems; 2010
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