McLeod Health

• Organization type: AccessHealth Network, Hospital 

• Project health topic(s): High-need/high-cost service utilization 

• Number of CHWs supported: 5 

• SC region(s) served: Pee Dee 

• Participants served: Uninsured adults in McLeod Health’s hospital service area, especially rural hospitals. 

Services provided: 

• Provide system navigation, care coordination, and health education services for uninsured individuals. 

• Address social determinants of health including food insecurity, housing, and transportation. 

• Collaborate with local health systems and community agencies to connect patients to primary care and specialty services. 

Impact: 

• McLeod Access Health serves uninsured and underinsured patients with chronic conditions at rates significantly higher in rural hospitals (up to 10.2% in Dillon County).

• Projected to serve 425 participants annually. Additional data and impact forthcoming due to having challenges collecting and reporting through electronic health records and are considering alternative reporting options.

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