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Project Access Presentation (30min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: June 3, 2024
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to receive a presentation from Project Access of Durham County.
Project Access was started in 2008 with core operating support from Durham County in order to significantly expand the healthcare safety net in Durham, by providing access to donated specialty medical care for uninsured Durham residents receiving primary care at Lincoln Community Health Center. Those receiving donated specialty medical care are also able to receive medications prescribed by the specialist with low co-pays and are provided with case management and transportation as needed to be able to follow the treatment plan.
Virtually all medical specialists and clinics in Durham generously donate care each year, along with the three hospitals, radiology and lab practices and pharmacies. To date, 15,000 patients have received nearly 47,000 episodes of care provided by thousands of physicians and health care providers treating these patients at no cost. Conservatively the donated medical care approaches $84 million. Patients have benefitted from lifesaving and life-enhancing care, helping address historical and current inequities.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Health and well-being for all.
Resource Persons: Sally Wilson, Executive Director of Project Access
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board receive a presentation from Project Access of Durham County.
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County Manager: ____________________________