Lyft
Request accessFor the first time ever, the Lyft SMART on FHIR app powered by VectorCare brings Lyft’s nationwide sedan network directly into your Epic workflow. Book rides for patients and care providers alike without ever leaving your EHR.
Schedule Lyft rides in seconds without ever leaving your EHR
Lyft is the first – and only – sedan car service provider that integrates with Epic through SMART on FHIR. So case managers never have to leave your EHR to book transportation again.
Key features:
1. Access Lyft’s Nationwide Network in Epic
Tap into Lyft’s entire sedan network in seconds right inside your EHR. Coverage is consistent coast to coast, so you can get your patients anywhere they need to go.
2. Book Lyft Rides Inside Epic in 60 Seconds
Schedule Lyft rides in seconds inside Epic. Patient information automatically populates through secure FHIR APIs – no phone, no fax, and manual data entry required.
3. Track Patient Rides in Real Time Inside Epic
Monitor ride status, driver arrival, and trip completion directly in the patient chart. Every status update flows back into Epic automatically so your team always knows where patients are.
Benefits of using Lyft:
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1. Book Patients Lyft Rides Home at Discharge
Eliminate discharge delays by scheduling Lyft rides while completing discharge paperwork. Real-time tracking ensures vehicles arrive exactly when patients are ready, reducing wait times and improving bed turnover.
2. Schedule Reliable Rides for Doctor’s Appointments
Reduce no-shows and improve access to care by scheduling Lyft rides for patients' upcoming appointments. Automated reminders and reliable service ensure patients arrive on time for critical follow-up care.
3. Automate Recurring Dialysis Transportation
Set up standing transportation orders for chronic care patients receiving regular dialysis treatment. VectorCare handles recurring scheduling, confirmations, and tracking – reducing administrative burden and improving outcomes.
4. Coordinate Care Team Transport to Patient Homes
Enable home health nurses, social workers, and care coordinators to quickly schedule Lyft rides for patient home visits. Simplify logistics coordination and increase the number of patients your team can see daily.
Common Ways Nurses and Case Managers Use Lyft in the EHR
Emergency Department Discharge
- Get patients home quickly after ED discharge
- Pick up directly from the ED or discharge lounge
- Reduce delays caused by transportation issues
Inpatient Discharge
- Schedule a ride ahead of discharge time
- Align pickup with patient readiness
- Free up beds faster and avoid bottlenecks
Discharge to Shelters or Temporary Housing
- Arrange rides to shelters or approved community locations
- Support safe transitions for vulnerable patients
- Reduce unnecessary return visits
Discharge to Rehab or Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Transport patients to rehab or SNF when ambulance is not required
- Share pickup and arrival details with receiving facilities
- Eliminate phone calls and manual coordination
Follow-Up Appointments After Discharge
- Schedule rides to follow-up visits before the patient leaves
- Support continuity of care
- Reduce missed appointments
Primary Care and Specialty Visits
- Help patients get to routine or specialty appointments
- Reduce no-show rates
- Improve access for patients with transportation barriers
Dialysis Appointments
- Set up recurring rides for dialysis patients
- Ensure reliable, on-time transportation
- Reduce missed or delayed treatments
Oncology Treatments
- Arrange rides for chemotherapy or radiation visits
- Support patients during frequent treatment schedules
- Reduce stress for patients and caregivers
Behavioral Health Follow-Ups
- Transport patients to urgent outpatient behavioral health visits
- Support safe discharge planning
- Improve follow-through on care plans
Pharmacy Pickups
- Help patients get to the pharmacy after discharge
- Ensure access to critical medications
- Reduce post-discharge complications
Home Health and Community Services
- Arrange transportation to wound care, DME, or home health visits
- Speed up the start of services
- Prevent gaps in care
Caregiver Coordination
- Arrange transportation when family or caregivers are unavailable
- Prevent discharge delays due to logistics