Lyft Hails Major Hospital Partner In Sutter Health

The ride-sharing company Lyft and hospital giant Sutter Health are partnering to customize “individual transportation programs” for the hospital’s patients and health system employees throughout Northern California.

The deal announced Monday is significant for Lyft, which is tapping into a hospital industry that is under pressure to improve quality and reduce costs as health insurance payments move from fee-for-service medicine to value-based models. It’s all about getting healthcare in the right place, at the right time and in the right amount rather than fee-for-service reimbursement based on volume of care delivered so ride-sharing companies see a key role.

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