As millions of Americans embrace ride-hailing apps – and Uber gets ready to become a publicly traded company – the health and safety risks of back-seat riding are becoming clearer.

That's where Uber's new feature, Uber Health comes in. And, if you're wondering what Uber Health is, I'm glad you asked — it's the latest advancement in how Uber is making little things easier.

Trust your instincts and use your best judgment when riding with Uber. If you ever feel you're ... workers," the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said in 2010.

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Uber Health is looking to expand its platforms as it sees an increased demand for medical device delivery services and healthcare rideshare services, Yahoo Finance reported Nov. 16. The company is ...

Uber Health announced Monday a partnership with one of the nation's leading ancillary benefits companies to scale access to rides and grocery delivery. NationsBenefits is a benefits administrator ...

Uber Health users covered by eligible Medicare Advantage plans will soon be able to use their benefit cards to pay for non-emergency medical rides and food and item delivery through the ride ...

JANESVILLE — HealthNet of Rock County has begun offering transportation via Uber Health to and from its Janesville clinic for patients traveling there from Beloit. In a release Monday ...

Medicare may cover Uber rides and other transportation services, although specific rules typically apply. If you need nonemergency transportation to medical appointments, Original Medicare (Part A ...

Uber Eats and Deliveroo, the two most popular food delivery services in Australia, have done little to support their riders other than sending health alerts and suggesting that the decision to ...

That's why he helped bring a pilot program called VA Uber Health Connect to Dublin. It's a way for veterans to get to the Dublin VA Medical Center free of charge- through an Uber ride. Veterans ...