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Mark Switaj likes overcoming obstacles. The Holmdel native, a veteran of several health-care companies, recognized a problem getting patients—especially aging and low-income patients—to their frequent medical appointments. Existing services for those physically or financially incapable of driving themselves tended to be unreliable, turning would-be patients into no-shows. Inspired by the rise in ride-sharing services like…

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A new start-up in Philadelphia is helping people get to and from medical appointments without the added stress. Many times when you have a medical appointment, that means you may have to leave early, battle traffic and search for parking or walk to take public transportation. It can be a hassle and…

A man with a cooking passion since childhood. High school friends who bonded over a chemistry project. A former EMT whose on-the-ground experience triggered a desire to figure out a better way to get patients to medical appointments. They are among the Inquirer’s 2018 Stellar StartUps winners. From nearly 100 contenders, winners in nine categories…

Non-emergency medical transportation services are in for a turbulent ride in states seeking to use waivers under the Affordable Care Act to trim Medicaid rolls and available benefits. The Trump administration is urging states to consider Medicaid waivers to cut costs by imposing work requirements that could throw recipients off the state-federal insurance program. That’s…