AVI Blog

NEMT guides for Boston patients and caregivers

Short, practical reads on non-emergency medical transportation across the Boston metro — wheelchair-accessible rides, ambulatory transport, recurring dialysis schedules, and what to expect on your first ride with AVI.

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NEMT Basics

March 12, 2026 7 min read

What Is Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)? A Boston Patient's Guide

A plain-English guide to non-emergency medical transportation in the Boston metro — what NEMT is, who it's for, and what to expect on every ride.

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Wheelchair Transport

March 26, 2026 8 min read

Wheelchair-Accessible Transportation in Boston: What to Expect on Your First Ride

Booking a wheelchair-accessible ride in Boston for the first time? Here's how the pickup, securement, and door-through-door assistance actually work.

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Caregiver Resources

April 9, 2026 9 min read

Planning Recurring Dialysis Rides in the Boston Metro: A Caregiver Checklist

A practical caregiver checklist for setting up safe, on-time, recurring dialysis transportation across the Boston metro — pickup windows, vehicle type, and the small details that matter.

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