The President’s Initiative To Expand Community Health Centers Annette Kowal, Executive Director November 18, 2002
Community Health Centers (CHCs) The Largest Safety Net in Colorado
Community Health Centers - Primary Care Providers
33% of the uninsured are cared for at a CHC
52% of CHC patients have no insurance
93% of CHC patients are below 200% of the FPL
Since 1998, the number of uninsured patients served by CHCs has increased by 37.5%
Patient Mix vs. Revenue Mix
CHCs are Cost Effective providers of primary care:
Chronic Disease Collaboratives
Collaboratives have received national attention:
Clinica Campesina’s Results: 2% drop in HbA1c
HbA1c Outcomes
Clinica’s Outcomes: Patients’ Self-Managing
Clinica’s Outcomes: Eye and Foot Exams
Health Centers are increasing access to care and reducing health disparities by:
The President’s Initiative
With the President’s Initiative, we can double the number of uninsured served by CHCs
Colorado’s Growth Plans
Challenges facing CHCs
Policy Implications
What Can Legislators Do to Help with the President’s Initiative?
Colorado Community Health Network
Email: greg.martin@ncsl.org
Home Page: http://www.ncsl.org/programs/health/forum
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