As the ANSI-accredited standards developer for the NEMT sector, NEMTAC® depends on diverse Advisory Committees and Workgroups to guide standards, expand accreditation, and support organizational initiatives. Our volunteers represent the 13 primary NEMT stakeholder groups.
Each member serves in an individual capacity. Commitments include orientation, participation, confidentiality, and COI management
Develops and maintains accreditation standards, best practices, and certification requirements to support quality and accountability among NEMT providers.
Co-Chairs
Tom Sikkema
Frank Ciccarella
Members
Stewart Felvy
Melissa Jankowski
Evan Rader
Dan Reid
Corey Rickets
Joel Smith
Mike Pinske
James Smith
Safety & Training Advisory Committee (STAC)
Oversees the development of professional education programs and ANSI-aligned training standards focused on driver preparation, passenger assistance, mobility device securement, and the delivery of safe, reliable care.
Co-Chairs
Kelly Addy
Dan Reid
Members
Howard Berkowitz
Travis Draney
Roman Genov
Jeremy Geyman
Jennifer Place
Joel Smith
Cris Sierra
Compliance & Regulatory Advisory Committee (CRAC)
Develops compliance policies, ethics frameworks, and regulatory standards to ensure alignment with laws, mitigate risk, and strengthen accountability across the NEMT system.
Co-Chairs
Martha Kendall
Lori Bonderowitz
Members
Julie Correll
Jennifer Cross-Hodge
Kacey Dugan
Cindy Franklin
Tammy Mihm
Edward Platt
Dan Reid
Kevin Teasdale
Tammy Wright
Technology & Innovation Advisory Committee (TIAC)
Develops standards for technology platforms, including routing, dispatch, automation, cybersecurity, and interoperability. Guides mobile integration, data exchange protocols, and the national NEMT data repository to support secure, efficient, and connected operations.
Co-Chairs
Jack Hayes
Jeremy Scalzi
Members
Jonathan Anthon
Tony L. Bradshaw
Jeb Corey
Derek Fretheim
Calve Miligan
Dan Reid
David Reinkensmeyer
Ben Salter
Chris Vattimo
Conference Planning Workgroup
Oversees program design, speakers, and logistics for the annual Transform Conference
Co-Chairs
Howard Berkowitz
Tanya Copeland
Members
Jonathan Anthon
Eva Keidel
Matt Koslosky
Steve Newman
Cris Sierra
Brian Snyder
Editorial Workgroup
Curates NEMT Today Magazine, coordinates messaging, and advises on content strategy
Co-Chairs
Michael Adelberg
To be announced
Members
Jonathan Anthon
Tanya Copeland
Eva Keidel
Matt Koslosky
Steve Newman
Broker & Payer Advisory Committee (BPAC)
Aligns NEMT operations with service contracts, funding requirements, and performance expectations through collaboration with brokers, payers, and regulators at all levels.
Provides technical guidance on vehicle safety, accessibility, and upfitting standards for NEMT, including securement systems and equipment used in stretcher and wheelchair transport. Complements existing industry frameworks without duplication.
Advises on equitable access, social determinants of health, and integration of NEMT within the healthcare system—connecting facilities, passengers, and transportation leaders to improve coordination and outcomes.
Advances best practices in insurance, liability, and risk mitigation—focusing on driver safety, injury prevention, and NEMT’s evolving role in whole-person care and mobile health innovation.
Co-Chairs
To be announced
Frank Ciccarella
Members
To be announced
Public Transit & Urban Mobility Advisory Committee (PTUMAC)
Advises on the integration of NEMT with paratransit services, deviated route transit, rideshare, RTAP-supported programs, and urban mobility systems to support coordinated public transportation planning.
Facilitates coordination between NEMT, mobile healthcare teams, and EMS to ensure clinically appropriate transport and preparedness for public health emergencies.
The Technology & INNOVATION Advisory COMMITTEE has created many useful documents for the NEMT Owner/Operator:
Advance Trip Reminders
One of the bigger problems plaguing NEMT transportation providers is the number of dry runs that occur in their operations.
At the centerpiece of NEMT Standards development is data. Data allows for analysis, synthesis and for quantitative decisions to be made. This document exists to clearly and accurately describe the NEMTAC data repository.
Minimum Requirements for Billing Software Choosing the right billing solution can be a challenge for your NEMT business. Billing software solutions will help simplify the process. This document provides items to consider when choosing a software billing solution.
NEMTAC® is a nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to championing national standards and best practices for the provision of the non-emergency medical transportation industry.
