Regional Health Care Initiative
Building partnerships that offer quality
health care to the underserved.
MARC’s Regional Health Care Initiative addresses how to provide effective health care for citizens who do not have health insurance.
Safety Net Capacity Report Released
We just released the first assessment of safety net capacity. Future reports will focus on the complexity of care provided by safety net clinics. Read it on our reports page»
KCHealthResource.org
KCHealthResource.org: This site is your source to find health care options for the uninsured and underinsured.
Our Story
The RHCI has just published The Safety Net Story (pdf), full of information about the uninsured and underinsured in the Kansas City region.
Based on a study completed by Health Management Associates the project is working on this issue on three fronts:
- developing a virtual health plan among safety net providers
- making sure the region is fully utilizing federal and state programs, and
- increasing insurance coverage for those currently uninsured.
The project is addressing these priorities by building on existing community programs and initiatives. It is also bringing together stakeholders with the appropriate technical assistance to develop and implement strategies to address the issues associated with the uninsured.