Lyft Partnership and Vouchers

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Denver Health formed a partnership with Lyft to provide no-cost rides to recently discharged patients or those in need of transportation to and from outpatient clinic appointments. The program began in the ED and expanded after three months to include the hospital and outpatient clinics. Hospital and clinic staff request and track Lyft rides for patients, and the Denver Health Foundation funds the service at an average cost of $8.50 per ride, with a 25-mile limit. Now in its third year, the program has provided more than 5,000 rides. Denver Health also offers no-cost bus tickets, cab vouchers, and a car service using a vehicle donated by Oprah Winfrey to those patients with limited resources. The “Oprah” car is staffed by local retired community residents on a volunteer basis.