Air
Ambulance Services
Air ambulances services are an umbrella term covering the
use of aircraft to transport patients to hospitals. Common medical equipment in
these aircraft includes CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) equipment,
electrocardiographs (ECGs), monitoring devices, and stretchers. The personnel
provide emergency treatment to consumers suffering from serious medical
conditions. It even provides services of organ transfer for transplantation
services.
Latest
Trends
Air ambulance services are investing in tie-ups with local
hospitals to aid customers in rural communities. They are integrating other
devices such as radar altimeters, night-vision goggles, and (Terrain Awareness
and Warning System) to extend their services to customers during night hours.
For instance, Thames Valley Air Ambulance, a non-profit organization has
extended its number of personnel as well as its equipment to respond better to
emergency calls.
Lawmakers are attempting to pass a policy which can reduce
the exorbitant prices charges towards consumers for such services. It would
require the hospital to call the patient’s insurance carrier in order to
confirm its coverage before charging the customer. For instance, AMR Air Hawaii
and Hawaii Life Flight are two carriers which provide transportation services
between Oahu and Big Island.
Market
Outlook
The worldwide air ambulance
services market size is estimated to exceed USD 8 billion
by 2025. It is projected to grow at a considerable CAGR over 9% during the
forecast period (2014 - 2025). The market is driven by the increasing incidence
of cardiovascular disorders globally. Improving medical infrastructure and
reimbursement policies which cover such services are encouraging market growth.
Fixed-wing and rotary-wing are two major types of air
ambulance services. Rotary-wing services had dominated the market in 2016 on
account of these air ambulances having a better landing capability on streets
and rooftops. Hospital based air ambulances services had led the global market
in 2015. It is expected to continue its dominance throughout the forecast
period. Notable players include Scandinavian Air Ambulance, AMR (American
Medical Response), Acadia, and PHI Air Medical.
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