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AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL PLAINS REGIONAL HEALTH CARE PARTNERSHIP (CPRHCP), SEDGWICK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE CITY OF WICHITA TO PARTNER WITH THE SEDGWICK COUNTY DIVISION OF HEALTH UNDER THE PROJECT ACCESS PROGRAM.
Presented by: Adrienne Byrne-Lutz, Health Director, Sedgwick County Division of Health.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
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Background: Project Access is a partnership program that facilitates accessibility to medical care, including needed prescription medications and medical equipment, for uninsured, low-income residents of Sedgwick County (those who fall below 250 percent of the federal poverty guideline).
Project Access was created in 1999 and operates within the CPRHCP, a community-wide network of public and private organizations that identifies individuals who may qualify for assistance. Additionally, many local physicians and hospitals have volunteered their time and facilities and several pharmacies have offered prescriptions at a reduced cost to assist in serving these individuals.
Funding for the 2017 project comes from a variety of sources including the City of Wichita ($200,000), Sedgwick County ($175,000), and United Way (~$264,725**), as well as private contributions and fundraisers ($210,000) (See Table for overview of 2010-2017 funding sources - Attachment #1).
The $175,000 allocation in 2017 will be used to fund portions of numerous salaried positions, as well as pay for prescriptions and durable medical equipment.
The contribution from Sedgwick County will supplement efforts of the CPRHCP to ensure the medically underserved residents of Sedgwick County will have access to medications and supplies that lessen the burden from chronic diseases.
**Currently in application process; do not know amount awarded at present time.
Alternatives: To not approve the agreement.
Financial Considerations:
The proposed agreement will be ef...
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