# NEMTrepreneur > NEMTrepreneur is an independent trade publication and directory for non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) operators in the United States. It publishes operator guides on licensing, Medicaid brokers, billing, compliance and fleet operations, state-by-state startup guides, free calculators, a weekly newsletter (The NEMTrepreneur Dispatch) and a directory of 2,000+ NEMT providers and the companies that serve them. Editorial content is written for owners and managers of NEMT companies, from startups to multi-state fleets. Sponsored content is labeled "Sponsored" on the page and is not editorial. Directory listings marked Verified have passed an ownership check; unverified listings are built from public sources such as the NPI registry. Prices, rules and broker contracts change often; each guide shows its last update. ## Start here - [How to start an NEMT business](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/starting-a-medical-transportation-business-costs-licenses-and-tips): Licensing, insurance, vehicles, Medicaid enrollment and startup costs, step by step. - [NEMT Broker Report Card 2026](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/nemt-brokers-report-card): How the major Medicaid NEMT brokers compare, with sourced state contract, audit and penalty records. - [NEMT Software Rankings 2026](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/best-nemt-software): 16 dispatch and scheduling platforms scored on features, published pricing and track record, with methodology and disclosure. - [NEMT Glossary](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/nemt-glossary): 85 NEMT and Medicaid transportation terms explained. ## Operator guides - [NEMT broker and client relationships](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-nemt-client-relationship-management): Working with brokers, credentialing, facility contracts and keeping trip volume. - [NEMT billing, claims and cash flow](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/best-practices-nemt-revenue-auditing): Claims, denials, revenue auditing and cash flow for NEMT providers. - [Medicaid audit risks in NEMT billing](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/grant-audit-risks-nemt-billing): What OIG audits found and how to avoid the same findings. - [NEMT dispatch, scheduling and booking](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/best-practices-for-pre-scheduled-nemt-trip-automation): Trip intake, scheduling and dispatch practices. - [HIPAA compliance for NEMT](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/hipaa-compliance-in-nemt-key-steps): What HIPAA requires of NEMT operators and how to comply. - [Covered entity vs business associate in NEMT](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/covered-entity-vs-business-associate-in-nemt): Where NEMT companies fall under HIPAA. - [NEMT record retention and audit trails by state](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/audit-trail-rules-nemt-software): Retention periods and audit trail rules. - [NEMT insurance: coverage, costs and requirements](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/nemt-insurance-explained-coverage-costs-and-benefits-for-providers): Commercial auto, liability, workers comp and what drives premiums. - [Wheelchair securement and stretcher safety](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/nemt-training-guide-to-wheelchair-securement): Securement standards and stretcher handling for NEMT crews. - [Driver safety and training](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/best-practices-for-nemt-driver-safety-training-programs): Building a driver training program. - [Driver management, retention and patient matching](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-driver-patient-matching-in-nemt): Hiring, retaining and assigning drivers. - [NEMT incident reporting](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/best-practices-for-nemt-incident-reporting): Reporting deadlines, OSHA rules and drug testing. - [Fleet maintenance and management](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-fleet-maintenance): Maintenance schedules, inspections and fleet costs. - [FMCSA Part 396 inspection rules for NEMT](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/fmcsa-part-396-inspection-maintenance-summary): Inspection, repair and maintenance requirements. - [Managing a mixed NEMT fleet](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/managing-mixed-fleets-best-practices-combining-ambulatory-vehicles): Combining ambulatory, wheelchair and stretcher vehicles. - [Cost of a medical transport van](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/what-is-the-cost-of-medical-transport-van-understanding-nemt-essentials): New and used wheelchair van pricing. - [How much to charge for NEMT trips](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/how-much-should-you-charge-for-nemt-trips): Rate-setting math for private pay and contracts. - [How much an NEMT business makes](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/how-much-does-a-medical-transportation-business-make-per-month): Revenue, margins and owner pay. - [NEMT grants and government funding](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/guide-government-funding-and-grants-for-nemt-providers): Federal and state funding sources for operators. - [NPI for NEMT companies](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/whats-a-npi-number-understanding-nemt-essentials): Type 1 vs Type 2 NPIs and taxonomy codes. - [Selling your NEMT business](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/selling-your-nemt-business-best-practices-for-a-smooth-and-profitable-transition): Preparing a company for sale. - [NEMT associations and industry groups](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/top-7-nemt-associations-for-business-growth): Associations and groups worth joining. ## State guides - [Texas NEMT licensing requirements](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/texas-nemt-licensing-requirements-explained) - [How to start an NEMT business in California](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/launching-california-nemt-business-guide) - [Ohio NEMT certification requirements](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/ohio-nemt-certification-requirements-explained) - [How to start an NEMT business in Minnesota](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/how-to-start-nemt-business-minnesota) ## Data and research - [NEMT industry stats and data report](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/blog/2025-non-emergency-medical-transportation-nemt-industry-stats-and-data-report): Market size, trip volumes and cost benchmarks with sources. - [NEMT software pricing compared](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/nemt-software-pricing): Published pricing for NEMT dispatch and scheduling platforms. - [NEMT software support compared](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/nemt-software-support): Support channels and hours by vendor. - [NEMT news](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/news): Medicaid rate changes, broker contract moves and industry news. - [NEMT events calendar](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/nemt-events-calendar): Conferences and trade shows for 2026 and 2027. ## Tools - [NEMT startup cost calculator by state](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/nemt-startup-cost-calculator) - [NEMT cost per trip calculator](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/nemt-cost-per-trip-calculator): Profit per trip and per mile. - [NEMT vehicle break-even calculator](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/nemt-vehicle-break-even-calculator): Whether adding a vehicle pays off. - [All tools](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/tools) ## Directory - [NEMT provider and partner directory](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/directory): 2,000+ NEMT providers by state and city, plus software, insurance, vehicle, billing, staffing and other companies that serve NEMT operators. - [NEMT software companies](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/nemt-partners/nemt-software) - [NEMT insurance and risk companies](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/nemt-partners/insurance-risk) - [Medicaid NEMT brokers and payers](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/nemt-partners/brokers-payers) - [NEMT consultants and training](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/nemt-partners/consultants-training) - [NEMT vehicles and upfitting](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/nemt-partners/vehicles-upfitting) ## About - [Editorial standards and team](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/editorial): How NEMTrepreneur researches, sources and corrects its content. - [Advertising and sponsorship](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/advertise): How sponsored placements work and how they are labeled. - [The NEMTrepreneur Dispatch](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/subscribe): Weekly newsletter for NEMT operators. - [Contact](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/contact) ## Optional - [Write for NEMTrepreneur](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/contribute): Contributor guidelines. - [Why verify a directory listing](https://www.nemtrepreneur.com/why-verify)