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THE PATIENT'S NAVIGATOR Winter, 2019
Access Now - a program of the Richmond Academy of Medicine
Total number of pa�ents seen since
Access Now began14,109
Total current number of specialty care
volunteers949
Total reported value of donated care since
Access Now began $46.2 million
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Medicaid Expansion: Access Now More Important Than Ever
In 2018, Virginia expanded Medicaid, whichchanged eligibility rules. Now, those at or below138 percent of the federal poverty level may beeligible, even if they'd applied and been denied inthe past. The cut off is up to $17,237 for anindividual or $29,436 for a family of three annually.
But some people may lose Medicaid coverage throughout the year,whether it's because they get a raise and go over the income limit orbecause they fail to renew coverage when due. We understand thataccess to insurance doesn't always mean access to care. In a recent article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, several area freeclinic directors noted that new Medicaid patients still may have a hardtime finding care, either because clinics aren't accepting patients orbecause of inability to travel. The Department of Medical AssistanceServices, Virginia's Medicaid agency, recently said that the number ofavailable providers is considered adequate by state and federalstandards. And yet, "We know that there are multiple areas of our state that needmore primary care doctors, and other communities that lack specificmedical specialists," the DMAS statement read. "We are committed toworking with the six health plans to strengthen access to care."
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More than 500,000 people in Virginia remain uninsured, and even if allof the estimated 400,000 now eligible for Medicaid enroll in coverage,about 318,000 people would remain uninsured, according to estimatesfrom the Virginia Health Care Foundation. That's why Access Now remains so vital in our communities. Wewant our patients to understand that we're here so they don't fallthrough the cracks.
Did You Know?
The Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics estimates thereare 90,000 to 100,000 people whose incomes fall between 139 percentand 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level and still won't qualify forMedicaid.
"I was frustrated trying to figure out how I was going toget treatment. Then I heard about Access Now. They tookthe time to understand me and help me." - Jaime Godoy
Meet Access Now's 2019 Board
The Access Now Board of Directors works hard to ensure that all CentralVirginians get they care they need and deserve. We thank them for their dedicated service. W. Matthew Scott, ChairSenior Vice President - Private Banking, TownebankJohn McCurley, MD, Vice-ChairCCO, Bon Secours Mercy Health Richmond Deborah Trainer, PhD, SecretaryCommunity Volunteer, RAMAFHazle S. Konerding, MD,TreasurerCommonwealth Dermatology, PCRichard F. Carter, MDRichmond SurgicalJeffrey S. CribbsPresident Emeritus, RMHFSumac D. Diaz, MDHospitalist, HCA Virginia Pam Jones, RNVice President for Quality and ComplianceHCA Chippenham-Johnston WillisCharlie Jung, MDVirginia Urology
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Karen Legato, MPS, MSWExecutive Director, Health BrigadeStephen D. Rosenthal, EsquireTroutman SandersMark Ryan, MDMedical Director of the Hayes E. Willis Health CenterAssistant Professor at VCU School of MedicineTovia Smith, MDVirginia Women's CenterOmar Watson, MD FACSVirginia Oral & Facial Surgery
Your Donation Goes a Long Way
In 2018, for every $1 donated, Access Now provided $9.81 in services.
"Having access to specialized medical treatments lets melive a normal life. Access Now was my light in a very darkplace in my life." - Joseph Barfield
Committed to the Community Access Now Program ManagerLeslie Gibson leads a meeting ofarea clinic administrators lastmonth. She noted that there still willbe demand for charity care despiteMedicaid expansion in Virginia.Access Now will be there for the patients who need our services.
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Access Now (804) 622-8145
[email protected] h�p://www.accessnow.ramdocs.org
The Board of Directors and staff of Access Now thank the following for their generous financial support!
Bon Secours Richmond Health SystemCommonwealth of VirginiaHCA Virginia Health SystemMetropolitan Health Foundation
Richmond Academy of MedicineRichmond Academy of Medicine Alliance FoundationRichmond Memorial Health FoundationThe Overton and Katharine Dennis FundThe Harrison FoundationThe Jenkins FoundationTuckahoe OrthopaedicsTucker Cardiology Associates, P.C.
United Way of Greater Richmond and PetersburgVirginia Association of Free and Charitable ClinicsVirginia Cancer Institute
Access Now, 2821 Emerywood Pkwy, Ste 200, Richmond, VA 23294
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