Uber Health-a spinoff of Uber, the popular service in which drivers use their own cars to transport others–is working
with medical facilities that are will to arrange patient’s transportation in order to avoid costly missed appointments.
The service bills hospitals at its regular rate, typically making it cheaper than taxis or car services. Patients interested
in the service should ask whether their facilities participate or urge them to enroll in the program. It’s also HIPAA-
compliant, meaning that medical details stay private and few Uber employees have access to that information.