Continue as we are Rely on the OMHS Emergency Department as the primary safety net for the uninsured. Invest in space, staff and equipment to meet the growing needs of the uninsured. |
Increase the capacity of clinics Enable clinics (McAuley Clinic, Free Clinic, and REACH Clinic) to absorb more non-emergency care for the uninsured that the OMHS Emergency Department manages currently. Develop sustainable funding and expand staffing, hours, and marketing of the clinics. Explore the merits of merging one or more clinics. |
Assign more uninsured patients to primary care physicians Using the DC-CAP mechanism, equitably distribute more uninsured patients among primary care physicians. Increase and sustain funding to increase the capacity of DC-CAP to recruit physicians, manage and promote the program. |
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