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About Denise Waye

Denise Waye is the Founder and President of AirCARE1. Her career as a critical care registered nurse started in 1994 revealing her many years of experience in the field. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of New Mexico and has worked in a variety of critical care patient settings including ICU, CCU, and the emergency department. Shortly after becoming a flight nurse with another provider, Denise founded AirCARE1 in 2004 on the premise of providing unmatched patient care with a holistic approach along with outstanding customer service.

AirCARE1 Presentation at ITIC Conference in Berlin

By |2023-09-25T13:14:57+00:00November 18th, 2016|Categories: Company News, Medical Transportation|

Denise Waye, founder and President of AirCARE1 presented at the recent International Travel Insurance Conference (ITIC) held in Berlin, Germany. The ITIC & Health Insurance Conferences are focused exclusively on the global travel and health insurance industry. From underwriters to brokers, insurers to assistance companies, cost containment providers, hospitals, air ambulances and actuaries to intermediaries, ITIC events draw senior industry figures from around the globe and across the entire professional spectrum of the phenomena that is worldwide provision of travel health insurance services. Ms. Waye’s presented twice at the Berlin [...]

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AirCARE1 has been Certified as a Woman Owned Business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

By |2023-06-28T15:34:59+00:00November 17th, 2016|Categories: Company News, Press Release|

Being the sole owner of AirCARE1 since 2014, Ms. Denise Waye has led her company to become a certified National Women's Business Enterprise. ALBUQUERQUE, NOVEMBER 22, 2016 - AirCARE1 has been certified as a woman owned business by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). AirCARE1, a long range air ambulance provider utilizing Learjet 35A's to transport ill patients to domestic and international destinations, was founded in 2005 by Denise Waye, a critical care nurse and her partner, a pilot who was a retired Air Force Colonel. Ms. Waye and [...]

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AirCARE1 Featured in CareManagement Journal

By |2024-12-17T20:18:34+00:00November 1st, 2016|Categories: Case Management, Company News|

Denise Waye, owner and founder of AirCARE1, was featured in the September Issue of CareManagement. CareManagement is the official journal of the Academy of Certified Case Managers and Commission for Case Manager Certification. Ms. Waye wrote a piece for the journal titled “Navigating the World of Air Ambulance” which covers a range of topics including: Types of Air Ambulance aircraft How to choose a provider How to identify a broker How to ask the right questions Insurance considerations How transportation works […]

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AirCARE1 to Speak at ITIC Conference in Berlin

By |2023-09-25T13:21:46+00:00October 25th, 2016|Categories: Company News|

Denise Waye, owner and founder of AirCARE1 will be presenting a unique case study at the International Travel Insurance Conference in Berlin (ITIC) in November, regarding a medical repatriation from Peru to California. This transport proved to be both logistically and medically challenging. Ms. Waye will be discussing the hurdles that were faced before and during the transport and how AirCARE1 overcame these obstacles to complete a successful mission. Stay tuned to see and hear updates on her presentation!

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AirCARE1 Celebrates 1st Anniversary of New Learjet Aircraft

By |2024-08-30T20:29:40+00:00September 6th, 2016|Categories: Press Release|

AirCARE1 is celebrating the first anniversary of the inaugural flight of their third Learjet aircraft. This third aircraft has increased AirCARE1’s capacity to fly more patients to more international and domestic destinations than ever before. Their newest Lear 35A is one of the latest models manufactured to date by Learjet and keeps with the company’s vision of transporting patients in elegant, executive quality Learjets in a pleasant medical environment. AirCARE1 has differentiated themselves from all others in the air ambulance industry by utilizing a Holistic approach to patient care. As [...]

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Everything You Need to Know About Air Ambulance Insurance

By |2023-06-28T15:37:43+00:00April 15th, 2016|Categories: Health Insurance|

When evaluating insurance for services that require an air ambulance, a customer should consider every insurance plan's deductibles, whether or not each insurance company will pay for numerous flights and the types of medical emergencies that an insurer covers. Additionally, the customer can verify that the insurance plan will pay expenses that are related to international flights and the use of equipment that helps patients who are in critical condition. The Costs of Utilizing an Air Ambulance and Potential Stipulations When an individual is transported by an air ambulance, the [...]

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AirCARE1 Becomes Preferred Provider for International Assistance Group (IAG)

By |2023-09-25T13:15:22+00:00September 18th, 2015|Categories: Company News, Press Release|

AirCARE1 has become a preferred provider for the International Assistance Group (IAG). International Assistance Group® is a global network of 61 Partners and preferred providers from all sectors of the assistance value chain, located in a range of countries throughout the world. Selection to become a preferred provider is based on recommendation and a vetting process. AirCARE1 is only the second air ambulance provider to be selected from the United States. Click Here to Read Full Press Release

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Holistic Care in the Air

By |2023-04-10T18:52:16+00:00July 29th, 2015|Categories: Company News, Holistic Care|

Taking an holistic approach to treating patients onboard air ambulance flights is a unique method we use here at AirCARE1 to reduce stress in patients during the flight. Denise Waye, president and owner of AirCARE1, explains in an article she wrote for AirMed&Rescue Magazine, the positive impact holistic care can have on patients. As a critical care nurse and former music major, Denise integrated music into the medical environment of air transport after seeing how music and a holistic approach to patient care dramatically decreased the stress levels in her patients. AirCARE1 [...]

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