Non Emergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission

What Non Emergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission does

NEMTAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit standards development organization designated by ANSI in 2018 as the sole Accredited Standards Developer for the U.S. non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) industry. It produces consensus-based national standards organized in three series (1000 Operations & Technology, 2000 Organizational, 3000 Education) and operates accreditation programs for NEMT providers and brokers, the Certified Transport Specialist (CTS) and Mobility Device Securement (MDS) certification programs, the NEMTAC National Provider Registry (NNPR) for credentialing, and the annual Transform conference. Governance is structured around advisory committees representing 13 stakeholder groups, ensuring ANSI-required balance across providers, brokers, health plans, regulators, technology vendors, passengers, and other ecosystem participants.

The organization's core technology stack is operational rather than productized: education delivery runs on Thinkific, credentialing infrastructure is operated by ProCredEx on behalf of NNPR, event registration and engagement use RegFox and EventMobi, and CRM/communications run on GoHighLevel. No public API, developer portal, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. NEMTAC's intellectual property comprises four registered trademarks (NEMTAC, CTS, MDS, NEMT Today) and a growing portfolio of ANSI-track standards, several of which are pending or approved between 2024 and 2026.

NEMTAC's revenue model spans five streams: recurring accreditation fees for providers and brokers; recurring education and certification revenue from CTS and MDS enrollments (two-year validity); standards development and publications; event management through Transform and leadership forums; and credentialing services via the NNPR. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, leveraging advisory committee participation, state agency approvals of education programs as a distribution channel, and compliance-driven demand from payors and regulators who use NEMTAC accreditation as a quality signal. Customers span NEMT providers, brokers, individual professionals, health plans, MCOs, regulators, technology vendors, and passengers across the United States.

Name

Non Emergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission

Legal name

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission, Inc.

Website

https://nemtac.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NEMTAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer for the U.S. non-emergency medical transportation industry, producing national standards, accreditation programs, professional certifications (CTS, MDS), the National Provider Registry, and the Transform conference. It serves NEMT providers, brokers, health plans, regulators, professionals, and technology vendors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Accreditation & Standards

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Transportation Programs (Health Plans/MCOs/TPAs) (TLAFAKAF)

Keywords

• NEMT accreditation programs
• Non-emergency medical transportation standards
• Transport certification training
• Healthcare transportation standards development
• Provider credentialing registry

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Accreditation Programs: Organizational accreditation services for NEMT providers and brokers demonstrating conformance to nationally recognized standards. Accreditation signals commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
2. Education and Certification Programs: Online education courses including Certified Transport Specialist (CTS) and Mobility Device Securement (MDS) programs. Programs combine online learning, in-person skills validation, and standards-based instruction. Certification valid for two years.
3. Standards Development and Publications: Development and publication of consensus-based national standards for the NEMT industry addressing operations, technology, organizational governance, and education.
4. Event Management: Transform annual conference and periodic leadership forums providing education, collaboration, and networking opportunities for NEMT industry stakeholders.
5. Credentialing Services: Registry participation and credential validation services through the NNPR supporting provider validation, compliance monitoring, and accreditation readiness.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NEMTAC is the ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer for the non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) industry, developing consensus-based national standards across operations, organizational governance, and education. It sells organizational accreditation programs for NEMT providers and brokers, and offers individual certification programs (Certified Transport Specialist and Mobility Device Securement) delivered through an online learning platform.

Product overview

NEMTAC is an ANSI-accredited Standards Developer for the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) industry. Its portfolio consists of national consensus-based standards organized in three series (1000 Operations & Technology, 2000 Organizational, 3000 Education), accreditation programs for NEMT providers and brokers, and education/certification programs. The education offerings include the Certified Transport Specialist (CTS) certification and Mobility Device Securement (MDS) program, both delivered via Thinkific. The NEMTAC National Provider Registry (NNPR) supports credentialing and compliance monitoring. NEMTAC also hosts the annual Transform conference. All offerings align with ANSI-accredited standards development processes and support passenger safety, quality, and access to care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Certified Transport Specialist® (CTS®): Nationally recognized certification program for NEMT drivers establishing foundational knowledge and competency.
• Mobility Device Securement™ (MDS™)

Products and services

• Certified Transport Specialist (CTS) Certification ANSI-aligned education program establishing foundational knowledge and competency for non-emergency medical transportation drivers. Includes instruction in passenger assistance, safety, ethics, duty of care, operational responsibilities, and regulatory compliance. Delivered online through Thinkific and self-paced. Certification is valid for two years.
• Mobility Device Securement (MDS) Program Competency-based education and skills validation program for the safe securement and transport of passengers using wheelchairs and mobility devices in NEMT vehicles. Offered as a hybrid program combining online learning with in-person skills validation.
• NEMTAC National Provider Registry (NNPR) Credentialing and data exchange system supporting provider validation, compliance monitoring, and accreditation readiness. Operates as a structured credentialing and validation system designed to standardize provider information across the NEMT industry. Credentialing infrastructure is provided by Professional Credentials Exchange, Inc. (ProCredEx).
• NEMT Industry Standards (1000/2000/3000 Series) Consensus-based national standards addressing operational practices, organizational governance, education and training, technology, and system performance for the NEMT industry. Organized in three series: 1000 Series (Operations & Technology), 2000 Series (Organizational Standards), and 3000 Series (Education Standards).
• NEMT Accreditation Programs Accreditation programs that demonstrate organizational conformance with nationally recognized NEMT standards. Signals commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Includes provider and broker accreditation tracks. NEMTAC's accreditation process often exceeds requirements established by state or local regulators.
• Transform Annual Conference Annual industry conference focused on education, collaboration, and standards-aligned innovation in non-emergency medical transportation. Includes educational programming, stakeholder networking, and standards-aligned discussions. Registration is handled through RegFox.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accreditation provides a structured framework for providers to continuously meet evolving state, federal, and industry-specific requirements
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Professional Credentials Exchange, Inc. (ProCredEx)coreTechnology or IntegrationProCredEx provides credentialing infrastructure and operational support for the NEMTAC National Provider Registry. Processes credential intake, validation workflows, monitoring, and reporting on NEMTAC's behalf. NEMTAC retains sole authority over program standards, registry status determinations, and accreditation decisions.
• ThinkificcoreTechnology or IntegrationEducation delivery platform for NEMTAC's online certification programs including Certified Transport Specialist (CTS) and Mobility Device Securement (MDS) courses. Provides online learning infrastructure accessible on any device.
• GoHighLevelsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCustomer relationship management and communications platform supporting NEMTAC's operational communications and marketing activities.
• RegFoxsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEvent registration platform used for Transform conference and other NEMTAC event management.
• EventMobisupportingTechnology or IntegrationEvent engagement platform supporting Transform conference and other NEMTAC industry events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• URAC: URAC is a broad healthcare accreditation organization covering health plans, utilization management, and various specialty programs. It is comparable as an incumbent healthcare accreditor that could extend into NEMT provider quality oversight, creating competitive pressure on NEMTAC's accreditation value proposition.
• ASTM International (formerly ASTM): ASTM International is a globally recognized consensus standards developer covering many industries including transportation and healthcare. It is comparable as an institutional standards-developer peer whose committee process and standards portfolio could overlap with NEMTAC's 1000/2000/3000 series over time.
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI): ANSI is the parent accreditor that designates NEMTAC as an ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer. While ANSI does not itself develop NEMT standards, it is the umbrella standards-development authority whose governance and due-process framework NEMTAC must satisfy, making it the closest institutional peer at the standards layer.
• The Joint Commission: The Joint Commission is the largest U.S. healthcare accreditor for hospitals and ambulatory care. It is comparable as an incumbent healthcare accreditation body that could move into NEMT-adjacent transport and patient experience standards, leveraging its deep payor and provider relationships.
• AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care): AAAHC accredits ambulatory health care organizations and is comparable as another nonprofit healthcare accreditation body using consensus-driven standards. It represents a potential incumbent threat if it expands into NEMT provider accreditation or related transport services.
• National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA): NCQA accredits health plans and managed care organizations against measurable quality standards. It is comparable as a high-trust healthcare accreditation body whose frameworks can influence how MCOs evaluate NEMT providers, positioning it as a broader incumbent in the same ecosystem.

Others

• National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC): NADTC is a federally funded technical assistance center focused on transportation for older adults and people with disabilities, including NEMT training and resources. It is comparable as a thematically adjacent organization whose standards-aligned training and outreach partially overlap with NEMTAC's education mission.

Direct peers

• Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS): CAAS is a peer accreditation organization for ground ambulance and EMS services, operating a consensus-based standards and accreditation model very similar to NEMTAC's. While its scope is emergency and ambulance transport, the underlying standards/accreditation operating model is highly comparable.
• Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS): CAMTS is a peer accreditation body for medical transport services including fixed-wing, rotor-wing, and ground critical care transport. It is the most direct comparable to NEMTAC as another multi-stakeholder accreditation organization operating in medical transportation, though CAMTS focuses on higher-acuity transport while NEMTAC focuses on non-emergency.

Regional players

• Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA): CTAA is a national association focused on community, public, and specialized transportation, including NEMT. It is comparable as an industry body that convenes stakeholders, develops training resources, and influences NEMT policy — making it a peer at the ecosystem/education layer rather than the accreditation layer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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