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ITV News
5 days ago
- Health
- ITV News
Jersey health officials say termination of bus contract 'will not impact' cancer patients
Jersey health officials have defended ending a £56,600 contract for a bus service for cancer patients, citing declining service use and value for money. The Daisy Bus Service provides transport for patients from Jersey and the Isle of Wight travelling to the University Hospital Southampton for cancer treatment. However, the NHS and Wessex Cancer Support have confirmed the service will end on Wednesday 20 August. Health and Care Jersey (HCJ), which allocates the £56,600 annually, decided to discontinue the service following a review which found that it was not the "best value for money". HCJ also found it was more "economical" for patients to use HCJ-funded taxis instead, as they can be used anytime, whereas the bus was on a timetabled service. Emily Hoban, the Head of Access for HCJ, stated: "A notable decline in Jersey patients using the service this year meant that the Daisy Bus was operating at a cost of around £60 per passenger journey. "This is significantly higher than the average cost of a £19 taxi journey. "The termination of the Daisy Bus contract will not impact Jersey patients as all taxis are already booked and paid for directly by HCJ's Travel Office." "All patients who currently use the Daisy Bus Service will be made aware of their new travel arrangements when the service discontinues." The termination will also impact patients from the Isle of Wight who are staying in mainland hotels and use the service. However, in a joint statement, Wessex Cancer Support and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust said there would be alternative support to be used by cancer patients. They said: "We want to reassure patients that support remains available through NHS schemes for those who meet eligibility criteria. "This includes help with travel costs through the NHS Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS) and access to Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) for eligible patients. "The Daisy Bus service between Portsmouth ferry terminal and Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth will continue at this time. "All partners are working closely to communicate with affected patients and to ensure they know what support is available through the NHS."
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Department of Health: MedRide contract terminated
(COLORADO) — On Monday, Feb. 10, the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) lifted its suspension with Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) provider MedRide, and announced it would instead terminate the company's contract. The suspension was initially put in place on Jan. 31, 2025, after an initial review of MedRide found significant deficiencies in reimbursement paperwork, including missing member signatures, missing dates and times, and claims forms with missing information from poor scanning. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: State Medicaid suspends contract with MedRide According to a spokesperson with HCPF, NEMT providers must meet certain requirements to provide services in accordance with state and federal regulations. Reasons HCPF cited for terminating MedRide's contract include the company's failure to: Complete the required criminal background checks for more than 200 drivers Provide valid and current proof of insurance Ensure proper vehicle safety inspections and registrations for vehicles used to transport Health First Colorado members Submit claims with accurate and complete documentation. Additionally, HCPF said MedRide failed to comply with the Corrective Action Plan MedRide agreed to in November 2024. 'HCPF's top priority is the safety of Health First Colorado members. We are also focused on the sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars in administering our safety net coverage programs,' said HCPF Executive Director Kim Bimestefer. 'MedRide failed to comply with the program requirements that have been clearly communicated over the past year in order to achieve these critical priorities. More than 130 other NEMT providers have completed this process and are serving our members.' When FOX21 News reached out to MedRide for comment about the termination, the provider said, 'We have no documentation, no phone call, NOTHING to say it is [terminated].' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
