NEMTAC® Announces Public Comment Period for Passenger Verification

TEMPE, Ariz. - July 18, 2024 - PRLog -- The Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission® (NEMTAC) is pleased to announce the opening of the second public comment period for NEMTAC 1006-202# Passenger Verification Standard. From July 19th through September 2nd, 2024, stakeholders and interested parties are invited to provide valuable input and feedback on the proposed standard.

Draft Standard BSR/NEMTAC 1006-202# Passenger Verification Standard establishes a comprehensive framework for verifying the identity and eligibility of passengers in non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) operations. It aims to enhance the security and reliability of transportation services for individuals with medical needs, ensuring that they receive timely and appropriate transportation.

During the public comment period, NEMTAC encourages individuals, organizations, and industry experts to review the draft standard and share their thoughts, suggestions, and concerns. Public input is vital in the development of robust and effective standards that reflect the diverse needs and perspectives of the NEMT community.

"We are excited to publish this draft Passenger Verification Standard," said Dan Reid, Board President of NEMTAC. "The Technology Advisory Committee has spent the better part of the last year crafting this standard which removed pen and ink signatures as a method to verify passengers.  We look forward to hearing the rest of the industry's comments on their hard work"

To participate in the public comment period, interested parties can visit the NEMTAC website (www.NEMTAC.co/standards/) and access the draft standard document. Comments and suggestions can be submitted through the online comment form provided on the website. All feedback received within the designated period will be carefully reviewed and considered by the NEMTAC Certification & Standards Advisory Committee.

After the public comment period concludes, the NEMTAC Standards Committee (Certification Advisory Board) will assess the feedback and make appropriate revisions to the draft standard. The final version of NEMTAC 1006-202# Passenger Verification Standard will be published in due course, following this review process.

NEMTAC is committed to maintaining the highest standards in NEMT services and ensuring the well-being and safety of patients across the country. By actively engaging the NEMT community through initiatives like the public comment period, webinars, and conferences, NEMTAC® strives to foster transparency, inclusivity, and continuous improvement in the field

For more information about the public comment period and NEMTAC's efforts to advance the NEMT industry, please visit the NEMTAC website at https://www.nemtac.co/.