1	Presentation to the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
2	Presentation Overview Study Scope Key Findings Future Model Next Step “The Invisible Tax” – Uncompensated Care What You Can Do
3	Scope of Study Assess the need for Women’s Health Care Services for uninsured and medically underserved citizens Coordinated through Bond Community Health Center Inc., which serves the Southside of Leon County, utilizing existing county, state, and federal data. (Prepared by MGT of America)
4	Key Findings There are pockets of low-income families and individuals throughout Leon County. The highest concentration of low-income families and individuals are located in the 32301, 32310, and 32304 ZIP codes.
5	Key Findings Infant Mortality
6	Key Findings Low Birth Weights
7	Key Findings Participants in the study voiced strong support for providing specialty services for women and housing those services at the Bond Community Health Clinic. Participants also expressed support for developing a new comprehensive, coordinated healthcare system for Leon County as a whole.
8	Key Findings Services most frequently mentioned as needed were dental services, prenatal care, immunizations, mammograms, annual check-ups and health screenings, postnatal care, OB/GYN care, specialized services for teen moms, teen pregnancy and well baby care, nutrition education, substance abuse/mental health services, parenting education, family planning, and wellness services.
9	Key Findings Throughout the study, a number of barriers and constraints were identified by women, service providers, policymakers, and others in regard to the problems low-income and uninsured women face in getting adequate and quality health care in Leon County. Major barriers include transportation, child care, the ability to navigate the system, and access and availability to services in a timely manner.
10	challenges Challenges
11	Proposed Future Model
12	Next Step The workgroup of the Primary Healthcare Implementation Advisory Board (PHAB) will develop cost estimates for the proposed healthcare delivery model and craft an implementation plan. (March 2005)
13	“The Invisible Tax” We are already paying for uncompensated care! Those who cannot afford healthcare still get sick and go to the hospital. Hospitals pay for this uncompensated care by charging more for healthcare services. The insurance companies cover the increased cost of medical care by raising their insurance premiums. By paying more for health insurance, the general public is indirectly paying for the healthcare of the uninsured.
14	Uncompensated Care at Leon County Hospitals TMH provided more than $52 million in uncompensated care for the year ending Sept. 30, 2003. During the same time, CRMC provided more than $14 million That adds up to more than $66 million in uncompensated care annually in Leon County
15	What You Can Do It is critical to have community-wide support in order for our healthcare system to be successful. We invoke the support of the Chamber of Commerce to help us develop a comprehensive, coordinated healthcare delivery system for the citizens of Leon County.