Alacura to strengthen MTBM industry
Alacura has announced the formation of an advisory group to strengthen the medical transportation benefits management industry.
Medical transportation benefits management (MTBM) company Alacura, which is based in Texas, US, has announced that it is forming the Alacura Network Advisory Group. Alacura claims to be the first and only MTBM company and has the largest air transportation network in the US; the Group’s goal is to strengthen the MTBM industry.
The Group will include Donna Miller, CEO of Lifeguard International; W. Ashley Smith Jr, president of Jet Logistics; and Clay Hobbs, director of operations of Pafford EMS, who have been selected to serve along with Alacura CEO David Boone; Semra Treece, Alacura’s director of provider development; and Dr Matt Bush, Alacura’s medical director.
The Group will help develop and expand the market presence of Alacura’s network of credentialed medical transportation providers, as well as serving as industry advocated, providing guidance through their perspectives on clinical issues, logistical expertise, and business insights into the MTBM industry.
“Our goal with the Advisory Group is to expand the MTBM model to better serve patients, providers, and payors while simplifying a complex process,” said Boone. “Additionally, we strive to improve safety and clinical quality and reduce costs throughout the system to the benefit of all stakeholders.”