VectorCare and CSI Aviation To Expand Medical Transport Logistics Nationwide

VectorCare and CSI Aviation, a global provider of medical flight services, have forged a strategic partnership to transform medical transport coordination across the United States. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in VectorCare’s ambitious air strategy to build the largest on-demand network of air providers for critical transportation, encompassing both rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.  

Over 51% of all registered aircraft in the US are already integrated into VectorCare's patient logistics platform. With the addition of CSI Aviation's medical flight services, VectorCare is uniquely positioned to streamline critical transport for its network of over 2,500 serviced hospitals and provide unparalleled visibility, safety, and timeliness in patient care delivery.

Advancing VectorCare’s Air Strategy

Expanding access to timely, reliable, and coordinated medical transport across all modalities – ground, rotor-wing, and fixed-wing – supports VectorCare's mission to ensure “the right care at the right time”. CSI Aviation, founded in 1979, brings decades of expertise in air charter and medical transport to the partnership. The integration of its robust air transport capabilities, including air ambulance and medical charter services, into VectorCare’s platform enables seamless coordination of air and ground logistics, addressing the complex needs of interfacility transfers, emergency medical transport, and specialized care delivery. By leveraging real-time aircraft availability, flight tracking, and centralized communication, healthcare providers can now access a unified solution that optimizes patient transfers, reduces delays, and enhances care outcomes.

Known for its commitment to safety and reliability, CSI Aviation serves a diverse range of clients, including healthcare organizations, with tailored aviation solutions. “CSI Aviation is proud to join forces with VectorCare to enhance the speed and reliability of medical transport,” said Kelly Dafft, Vice President of Business Development at CSI Aviation. “By combining our aviation capabilities with VectorCare’s innovative platform, we’re setting a new standard for critical care logistics nationwide.”

Key Features of the Partnership

• Real-Time Coordination: VectorCare’s platform provides healthcare teams with real-time updates and integrated communication tools, ensuring rapid decision-making and precise transport planning.
• Ground Transportation Efficiency: VectorCare’s platform optimizes ground transportation where needed, seamlessly coordinating ambulance and other ground services with air transport to ensure end-to-end efficiency and reduced transfer times.
• Scalable Deployment: The partnership will launch with a regional deployment in mid-2025, focusing on high-demand areas, followed by a nationwide rollout by the end of 2025 to serve VectorCare’s extensive hospital network.
• Comprehensive Air Network: By combining CSI Aviation’s capabilities with VectorCare’s existing air provider network, the partnership creates a robust, on-demand ecosystem for critical medical air transport.
• Enhanced Patient Outcomes: The streamlined logistics reduce time-to-care, enabling faster access to specialized treatment and improving overall patient care delivery.

Building the Future of Patient Logistics

VectorCare’s platform currently serves over 2,500 hospitals, providing automated workflows, scheduling, and integrated dispatching solutions that optimize care delivery. The addition of CSI Aviation’s medical flight services strengthens VectorCare’s ability to support these hospitals with end-to-end logistics, particularly for time-sensitive and critical care scenarios. This partnership ensures that hospitals can rely on a single platform to coordinate complex transport needs, from ground ambulances to air medical services, delivering seamless care across urban and rural regions.

“Partnering with CSI Aviation is a critical milestone in our mission to transform patient logistics,” said David Emanuel, CEO of VectorCare. “By integrating our advanced platform with CSI’s industry-leading aviation services, we’re not only expanding our air network but also empowering our hospital partners with the tools to deliver care more effectively. This collaboration is about getting patients the right care at the right time, no matter where they are.”

Together, VectorCare and CSI Aviation are bridging critical gaps in medical transport logistics, creating a scalable, technology-driven solution that supports healthcare providers and improves patient outcomes. As VectorCare continues to expand its on-demand air network, this partnership underscores its commitment to innovation and excellence in patient logistics. By integrating advanced AI, real-time data, and a vast network of air and ground providers, VectorCare is redefining how critical care is delivered across the US.

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