Need for the United Medical Transportation Providers Group
Founded by perhaps the most recognized name in the NEMT industry, Joel Davis, the United Medical Transportation Providers Group (UMTPG) was created to solve a glaring problem: the lack of unified continuity throughout the medical transportation field.
Inspiration came in 2010, when Joel traveled to Boston to meet with a group of venture capitalists to pitch a vision for a nationwide consortium of NEMT providers. While they admired his track record of building contracts, scaling fleets, and mentoring entrepreneurs, the investors ultimately dismissed the opportunity, citing the inconsistency of rules and regulations across state lines. What they saw as an obstacle, Joel saw as a calling. In that moment, the idea for the United Medical Transportation Providers Group was born—a network dedicated to helping providers navigate complexity, overcome fragmentation, and build profitable, sustainable businesses in an industry poised for growth.
Since then, UMTPG has grown into the largest community of its kind, with members in almost all 50 states and an unmatched track record of results, and at the center is Joel Davis. There is probably no single person who has helped more NEMT providers start and scale their businesses. No one has evaluated and audited more NEMT companies to redirect operations and restore profitability, and no one has guided more providers through the buying and selling of their NEMT businesses than Joel Davis. His fingerprints can be found on the success stories of countless entrepreneurs and organizations across the country.
Joel’s authority in the industry is rooted in both experience and discipline. A native of upstate New York, he attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he majored in pre-law, minored in systems engineering, and captained the 1995 varsity football team. That same tenacity and leadership carried into his professional life when, in the early 2000s, he launched his first NEMT business. By securing contracts with major hospitals and medical facilities, Joel quickly built a thriving service while simultaneously mentoring others on how to replicate his results.
Over time, Joel expanded his reach, becoming a best-selling author, software developer, and builder of multiple multi million-dollar enterprises. His expertise has made him one of the most sought-after figures in the industry. He is regularly retained as an expert witness in legal disputes involving medical transportation and is frequently called upon to conduct executive evaluations, acquisitions, and business audits. For providers, his mentorship extends to every area of the business lifecycle: contract negotiations, service agreements, facility partnerships, and operational strategy.
Today, UMTPG is more than an organization, it is a movement built on Joel’s vision of empowering providers to succeed in one of the fastest-growing sectors in healthcare. With unmatched experience, a proven record of results, and a relentless commitment to the entrepreneurs he serves, Joel Davis and UMTPG continue to shape the future of the NEMT industry.
Joel Davis, Founder of the United Medical Transportation Providers Group.