BARTOW HEALTH ACCESS INC

Results: During the first 5 months of 2009: We have served 724 patients. Our partners provided $298,722 in medical care and $24,468 in medication for our cients

Target demographics: Bartow Health Access is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes, to provide accessible health care for those without insurance; more specifically, to create premier health status, in our community, by enhancing, coordinating and providing plans and partnerships, which address accessibility, accountability, prevention, education and information. BHA will offer a comprehensive approach that includes comprehensive, family-centered services to address the full range of non-emergency health and well needs. We provide appointments with our healthcare partners to furnish services to our clients. All Bartow County residents are eligible for our services. They must be without any health insurance and 200% or below the federal poverty level.

Direct beneficiaries per year: Our projections is serving 1500 patients for 2009

Geographic areas served: Bartow County

Programs: Provide medical, dental, behavioral, and specialty care referrals for the working poor, uninsured and homeless of bartow county. The organization's primary goal is to coneect and create a comprehensive healthcare home for bartow county's medically underserved population. Currently, bartow county has an uninsured rate of approximately 30% and unemployment rate that exceeds the national average.

patients establish ongoing, long-term relationships with dedicated primary care physicians serving in our community. Most importantly, the new center provides a comfortable environment for their clients, where all people are treated with dignity and respect. To qualify for services, patients must be uninsured or eligible for medicaid/medicare and their income must be below 200% of federal poverty. Clients participate in their own healthcare. Many pay on a much reduced sliding fee schedule.