Studies and industry reports consistently show that transportation is a major barrier to accessing healthcare, especially for elderly, low-income, and chronically ill patients. Here are some key statistics:

📊 Key Data Points:

1) 3.6 million people in the U.S. miss or delay medical appointments each year due to a lack of transportation — Source: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

2) Among Medicaid recipients: Up to 30% report missing appointments due to transportation issues — Source: Medical Transportation Access Coalition (MTAC)

3) For low-income and underserved populations: Transportation is consistently ranked as a top 3 barrier to receiving timely medical care.

4) According to a 2022 survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation: 13% of adults cited lack of transportation as a reason for missing or delaying care in the past year.

🚑 Impact on Medical Offices:

• Missed appointments lead to lost revenue, disrupted care continuity, and increased no-show rates (which average up to 30%, depending on specialty).

• For practices seeing 20 patients per day, even a 10% no-show rate due to transportation can result in hundreds of missed visits per year.

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