National health outcomes
“Our hospital system has seen a dramatic reduction in ER utilization among this population and a huge savings in charity dollars. The community health centers have doubled their capacity — patients require fewer visits to clinics because they now have access to specialists and medications, and thus have improved their health. And the uninsured patient population reports better health than our insured population!
By creating a seamless system, our physicians have reduced the number of hours spent on charity care. All of the cost savings and health benefits can be traced back to the commitment and the compassion of these doctors and community partners, and their concern for those who cannot afford insurance.”
(Information courtesy of Physicians’ Innovation Network.)
