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Critical Thinking Leads to Life-Saving Medical Interventions During an Air Ambulance Transport
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Critical Thinking Leads to Life-Saving Medical Interventions During an Air Ambulance Transport

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Critical Thinking Leads to Life-Saving Medical Interventions During an Air Ambulance Transport

By Denise Waye|2024-09-10T18:19:57+00:00September 10th, 2024|Categories: Air Ambulance Industry News|Tags: air ambulance|

AirCARE1 was asked to share a particularly challenging medical flight in the September Issue of the Air Ambulance Review, a publication in the International Travel & Health Insurance Journal (ITIJ). This case study showcases the phenomenal critical thinking skills the AirCARE1 medical team is meticulously trained to utilize on all air medical transports. AirCARE1 was tasked to transport a patient, the only survivor of a fatal car crash, from Mexico to Montana to a medical facility close to home. Upon arrival, the team found the patient to be in extremely [...]

AirCARE1 Featured on Assistance Stories Podcast
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AirCARE1 Featured on Assistance Stories Podcast

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AirCARE1 Featured on Assistance Stories Podcast

By Denise Waye|2023-08-14T14:08:35+00:00July 21st, 2022|Categories: Air Ambulance Industry News, Company News|

We are happy to announce that our very own Nat Arnold was featured on an episode of Assistance Stories: The Podcast! Click below to learn more and listen: Listen: Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Episode Description: Wow... quite an episode. Our host Tom chats to Natalie in what is surely our most honest and personal interview ever. We learn a whole load about the air ambulance industry, as well as talking about Natalie's health challenges. Full of energy and laughs, Natalie is a total whirlwind and we hope [...]

Credit Card Offers Free Medical Transportation
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Credit Card Offers Free Medical Transportation

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Credit Card Offers Free Medical Transportation

By Shana Potter|2023-06-28T15:39:00+00:00July 2nd, 2015|Categories: Air Ambulance Industry News|

American Express has now decided to offer free medical transportation with some of their credit cards. A new benefit offered, termed the Premium Global Assist® Hotline‡, is designed to help travelers who may be if need of emergency services while traveling abroad. With this hotline, card holders are provided with medical assistance services which does include medical transportation. When you travel more than 100 miles from home, you have 24/7 medical, legal, financial or other select emergency coordination and assistance services, including medical and legal referrals, passport replacement, cash wires and [...]

Nevada Requires Air Ambulance Companies to Have State Permit

By Denise Waye|2024-08-30T20:25:42+00:00December 15th, 2013|Categories: Air Ambulance Industry News, Company News|

The Nevada State Senate recently passed Senate Bill 285 (SB285). This legislation prohibits Air Ambulance providers from transporting patients in or out of the state of Nevada without first complying with the state's safety, medical, and transportation requirements. Few Air Ambulances providers have complied with this new bill to obtain the necessary permit. AirCARE1 is pleased to announce we are one of the first long range Air Ambulance providers to have been granted the State of Nevada's Emergency Medical System's Air Ambulance Transportation permit. This permit grants AirCARE1 the authority to provide service to the state of Nevada. AirCARE1 is [...]

The US Military’s MEDEVAC Unit in Iraq

By Denise Waye|2023-04-10T20:06:51+00:00June 9th, 2010|Categories: Air Ambulance Industry News|

The United States Army’s MEDEVAC unit in Iraq has become an important part of medical service for US troops in Iraq. A recent article describes the life of the air ambulance company serving northern Iraq, which consists of several Black Hawk helicopter pilots, crew chiefs and flight medics. According to the article, this air ambulance company runs a tight ship: “You’re trying to get some sleep, you wake up, run as fast as you can and try to put your gear on,” Egbert said. “Usually the crew chief will go [...]