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Air Medical Escorts, In-Flight Nurses & Transportation
The safest way to travel when you need medical oversight—without the cost of an air ambulance.
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WHAT IS A MEDICAL ESCORT?
A medical escort is a trained clinician who travels with a patient to provide support, monitoring, and assistance throughout the journey.
- Commercial medical escort: The patient flies on a commercial airline with a medical professional who handles mobility, monitoring, and in-flight care.
- Private medical transport: The patient travels on a dedicated aircraft for faster, direct service with a higher level of support.
- Medical escorts are a great option for patients who can fly commercially but still need the reassurance of having a medical professional by their side.
Our Medical Escort Process – Book An In-Flight Medical Professional
Call
Contact REVA and request a medical escort.
Confirm
REVA confirms the medical necessity and the patient's condition. REVA will coordinate all aspects of the air medical escort process.
Fly
Patient arrives safely at their final destination.
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WHEN TO USE MEDICAL ESCORT SERVICES
Medical escort services are ideal for non-emergency situations where a patient is stable but still needs medical supervision during travel. This can include returning home after surgery, transferring to a rehabilitation facility, or traveling long distances when a condition makes solo flying unsafe.
Patients commonly use medical escorts for conditions such as:
- Post-surgical recovery
- Mobility limitations or fall risk
- Stroke recovery
- Cardiac conditions
- Respiratory issues or oxygen dependence
- Neurological disorders
- Chronic illnesses requiring medication management
- Injuries that make commercial travel difficult
A medical escort ensures the patient has continuous support throughout the trip, providing peace of mind and safe travel back home or to their next level of care.
What Our In-Flight Nurses Can Help With
REVA’s flight nurse and medical escort solutions provide care to those ill or injured patients who cannot travel unassisted, but do not require a full air ambulance.
Primary Medical Duties of Flight Nurse
Post-cardiac catheterization and PTCA.
FAA approved in flight oxygen and medical equipment.
Intravenous medications administration.
Assisting patients with extremity injuries in casts & splints.
A network of well-traveled clinicians stationed across the globe
Mental health support.
Administering of pain medication or other needed medications.
Overall health monitoring to ensure a stable condition.
Catheter and incontinence help.
Keeping the patient connected to oxygen and other essential equipment.
Additional Duties of Medical Team
Making sure all necessary equipment and supplies are on hand.
Providing an initial evaluation to assess the patient's state of health.
Communicating patient condition and ETA with family members and awaiting facility.
Ensuring the maintenance and proper function of equipment and medical machinery.
Assisting with use of the lavatory during flight.
Acquisition of food and beverages for the patient.
Helping the patient stay comfortable.
Help with boarding and exiting the plane.
REVA Makes The Medical Escort Process Quick & Easy
PREPARE: REVA schedules all commercial airline flights and ground transportation. First or business class seating is provided for patient comfort. Travel arrangements for accompanying family members is also included.
PERFORM: REVA's flight nurses perform continuous patient care monitoring throughout the entire transport. REVA's 24/7 "in house" flight medical team carries out expert pre-flight assessments and flight monitoring.
COMMUNICATE: REVA's 24/7 Communications Center performs completes transport status reports.
Why Patients Trust REVA To Safely Transport Their Loved Ones
HIGHER STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE
REVA’s medical staff has the knowledge and expertise to provide excellent care to every client.
BEST OF THE BEST
REVA Medical Director Dr. David A. Farcy is a distinguished physician has been recognized internationally for his contributions to the field.
ONGOING AND INTENSIVE TRAINING
REVA requires its medical staff to take part in regularly scheduled training. REVA requires training and education that is ongoing on a daily basis and intensive in its approach.
Benefits of a Medical Escort
AVAILABILITY: Hospitals sometimes do not give much notice to a patient's release date. At REVA, we can begin the process of setting up a reliable transportation plan right away.
RESPONSE TIME: REVA will immediately respond to your initial inquiry, while some conventional transportation sources may require more time or call-backs for consultation.
CONVENIENCE: REVA handles all aspects of transportation, including tickets, flight nurses, ground transportation and the plane, making the experience easier for the patient and their family.
DEPENDABILITY: When using other non-emergency transportation services, a patient may experience extensive wait times. However, REVA's Communication Center will quickly coordinate the entire travel plan from beginning to end.
SPEED: Using REVA's medical escort services will get your patient to their destination much quicker than other conventional sources.
QUALIFIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS: REVA's medical transportation team consists of some of the most talented professionals in the industry.
EQUIPMENT & MEDICAL SUPPLIES: Our crew works with doctors and hospitals to ensure all the necessary supplies, medication and equipment are present before transport begins.
INTERNATIONAL AVAILABILITY: While some transport services operate strictly within a single country, REVA can arrange transport plans globally.
DIGNIFIED TRAVEL: You'll have confidence that you’ll experience a dignified travel experience. The medical professionals assigned to you will ensure you’re comfortable during your journey. They can offer assistance when patients need to use the lavatory, and they can also offer privacy when you want some alone time.
PEACE OF MIND: By choosing REVA as your medical escort provider, you know that you'll receive the most superior service and treatment the industry can offer, as we have many impressive accreditations and associations.
“It is the sacred responsibility of every REVA medical professional to provide the finest care to our clients.”
DAVID A. FARCY
David A, Farcy is one of the preeminent physicians in the highly specialized field of emergency care and critical-care medicine. Dr. Farcy, who joined REVA as its medical director in 2015, is the senior editor of Critical Care Emergency Medicine, which means he has literally written the book on emergency-care.
Top Industry Trained Flight Nurses
All medical professionals are required to attend ongoing training. REVA’s training is intensive and focused. Education never stops. The two form the foundation of a program of excellence that exceeds industry requirements. When a civilian air ambulance company can effortlessly take part in training with the Air National Guard and prove its mettle in a medical evacuation exercise, that effort deserves to be noted. REVA accomplished that when it exceled in Empire Strike at Schenectady County Airport, REVA’s northeast base. It was the first time a commercial air-ambulance company had been involved in such an effort.
Medical Escort Insurance Coverage
Understanding the costs involved with medical transport can sometimes be challenging. AT REVA, we have the knowledge and expertise to guide you step-by-step through the entire insurance reimbursement process. We work directly with insurance companies to remove any financial barriers between our clients and the care they deserve.
REVA finds the coverage and relays the financial options while you fly home and receive the necessary care. Here are a few parts of the insurance process we'll help you handle:
- Coverage analysis: We'll help you determine what types of coverage you have and which benefits you're entitled to receive.
- Documentation assistance: We will assist in preparing the necessary paperwork for preauthorization. We'll also help expedite the approval process while ensuring the maximum amount of benefits.
- Appeal denials: We work on your behalf in the event your insurance company wrongly withholds your benefits.
Medical Evacuation vs. Medical Repatriation
Which One Do I Need & Can REVA Help Me?
Medical evacuation is used during an emergency when a patient needs immediate transport to a facility that can provide a higher level of care.
Medical repatriation happens later—once the patient is stable and ready to return home or move to another facility for ongoing treatment.
In most cases, evacuation gets a patient to safety, while repatriation brings them home. REVA handles both, and our team can help you understand what your situation requires and how your insurance benefits apply.
Your Most Common Questions About Medical Escorts
The cost of a medical escort varies based on the patient’s condition, destination, and how quickly the transport is needed. Longer distances, last-minute requests, or higher levels of medical support can increase the price, while advance notice and shorter routes may reduce it.
To get an accurate estimate, it’s best to request a quote and share your medical needs with REVA so we can provide clear pricing for your situation.
When you contact us, we will ask for all information regarding the patient’s condition. Our medical team will review the medical report, which includes the physician’s recommendation, and verify if it is safe for the patient to travel on a commercial flight.
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