January 19, 2009
The theme of this issue is innovation in delivering health care services to uninsured and low-income people. According to the 2007 U.S. Census Bureau, 45.7 million Americans lack health insurance.
The featured innovations describe programs that are designed to increase access to and use of health care services.
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Community Health Collaborative Reduces Inappropriate Emergency Department Use by Providing Access to Health Care, Social Support for Low-Income Clients |
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County-Wide Collaborative Uses Pathways Model to Enhance Access to Insurance, Primary Care, and Mental Health Services for Low-Income Children |
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Monthly Text Messages Increase Compliance With Recommended Blood Glucose Testing in Medicaid Managed Care Enrollees With Diabetes |
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Rooftop Garden Provides Healing Environment, Enhancing Recovery for Rehabilitation Hospital Patients |
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Statewide Telehealth Program Enhances Access to Care, Improves Outcomes for High-Risk Pregnancies in Rural Areas |
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Volunteer Provider Network Cares for Uninsured Working Poor, Leading to Lower Utilization and Costs, Better Outcomes, and Positive Return on Investment |
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Education and Reminder Card for Those on Multiple Medications Enhances Patient Understanding, But Not Satisfaction or Safety |
QualityTools: |
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A Guide to Quality in Consumer-Directed Services |
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Cover Your Cough |
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Dual Eligibles: Medicaid’s Role for Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries |
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Health Information Technology Adoption Toolbox |
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inSPOT |
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Integrating Chronic Care and Business Strategies in the Safety Net: A Toolkit for Primary Care Practices and Clinics |
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Return on Investment Calculator for Medicaid Quality Initiatives |
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Toolkit for the Uninsured and Underinsured |
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Vaccine Information Statements |
Perspectives: |
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Applying Customer-Driven Innovation to Health Care: An Interview with Jeneanne Rae, Co-Founder and President, Peer Insight, LLC |
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Last updated: January 19, 2009.
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