TOP OPPORTUNITIES FOR AIR MEDICAL SERVICES
Specialized Clinical Delivery
As medicine advances, so does the quality of care we provide in the field. From administering blood products to highly specialized treatments such as neonatal care and mechanical circulatory support (e.g. ECMO, IABP and Impella), air medical services enhance patient outcomes through rapid response with highly trained multidisciplinary teams. Advanced geospatial analysis, as part of operational strategy and planning, can help align these limited resources with the patients and communities most likely to benefit from them.
– Kyle Danielson, Flightline Strategy
Enduring and Growing Demand for Life- Saving Services
Despite challenges, the fundamental need for
rapid air medical transport
remains strong and is growing. HAA is an irreplaceable component of the healthcare system, especially in regions with vast distances or limited ground infrastructure.
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As populations age and the prevalence of chronic diseases increase, the demand for swift, specialized medical transport will only continue to rise. – Brett Reeder, NEMSPA
Multi-Mission Aircraft
An underutilized opportunity lies in the integration of aviation assets in complementary services like air medical, search and rescue, and firefighting. When viewed as a shared asset, larger and more extended-range aircraft such as those in the light-intermediate and medium-twin categories could alleviate the financial burden on any single agency while expanding the capabilities of specialized medical teams. A multi-mission specialty aircraft presents an ideal chance for groups with similar government funding sources and mission profiles to align with shared assets. The potential benefits increase when considering the
While our industry optimizes approaches with traditional aircraft,
the emerging
eVTOL technology is likely to reshape our capabilities in specific settings. – Kyle Danielson, Flightline Strategy
Advanced Air Mobility
I witnessed the first major U.S. air medical operator’s announcement for eVTOL aircraft, signaling a shift in the industry towards advanced air mobility (AAM) platforms. While the efficacy has yet to be proven in the air medical industry, and regulations struggle to keep pace, it’s clear that AAM is no longer a concept; it’s here. With promises of significantly lower operating and maintenance costs, eVTOLs are an appealing option for short-range inter-facility transports to
complement traditional air medical operations. possibility of
reducing fixed-wing costs by adding long- range rotor-wing capability, rather than expanding a program’s fixed-wing fleet.
There’s an opportunity for hospitals to modernize the infrastructure and layout of their heliports, allowing them to benefit from the increased access eVTOLs may provide. Significant research and development also
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