Health Alliance for the Uninsured
 
Health Alliance for the Uninsured
 

Our Friends and Neighbors are Uninsured

Oklahoma faces a health crisis – 14% of the state population is uninsured. In Oklahoma County, 21.6% or 1 in 5 persons is uninsured. The majority of these individuals are 19-64 years of age and are working, but their employment does not include health insurance. Being uninsured is a huge barrier to accessing the health services needed to be healthy. Lack of access to quality healthcare impacts more than the uninsured individual – it impacts families, employers, and the community..

 

Overview of Accomplishments

Commission to Transform the Health Care Safety Net - We are proud to have been selected to be the administrator for the new Oklahoma County Coordinated Healthcare Network. We are in the process of implementing many changes to our operations and staff to carry out the comprehensive plan developed by the commission. Please click for the full text of the plan to change the delivery of care to the underserved in Oklahoma County.

Merger with Central Oklahoma CareLink (formerly COINS) - In 2012, the Boards of Directors of HAU and Central Oklahoma CareLink voted to combine organizations in order to maximize efforts serving the health needs of low-income, uninsured persons. Bringing together similar programs that assist individuals in need of primary care as well as safety net clinic patients needing specialty care, diagnostics, or surgery. Merging organizations reduced overhead, leaving more resources for these vital programs. This merger allowed the combined strength of both organizations to continue the history of service to the underserved pioneered by Central Oklahoma CareLink, while improving access and insuring one strong voice for those we serve.

Super Saturdays for Women - In conjunction with our clinic partners at Good Shepherd Ministries,Crossings Community Clinic and Open Arms Clinic, we are providing specialized womens health services to free clinic patients. Services available include PAP examinations, clinical breast exams and follow up as needed for any findings that are abnormal. Existing free clinic patients may be eligible for these services, please check with your home clinic for more information about times, locations and availability. 

Cooperative Central Pharmacy - From August 2008 to November 2010 provided over 14,000 filled prescriptions onsite, with thousands more filled through medications provided to partner charitable clinics.

CareScope Software – Implemented and supports CareScope web-based data system for patient/clinic management in eleven Oklahoma County charitable clinics, with read-only access to patient hospital data through SMRTNET, Secure Medical Records Transfer Network.

Care Connection Specialty Referral Program – Assists charitable clinics with specialty needs.

Diagnostic Radiology Services – Coordinates x-rays, ultrasounds, CTs and MRIs.

Improved Volunteer Liability ProtectionAll Oklahoma licensed health care professionals now have legal protection for uncompensated care to patients seen in free clinics or through referrals from free clinics. See this page for more information on Provider Liability Protection.

Chronic Disease & Wellness ProgramsOffers Diabetes Wellness Programs and Breast Health Education at charitable clinics.

Strengthened Charitable Clinic Network Communicates new resource information and facilitates monthly meetings for discussion of issues and innovative, collaborative solutions.

Future Health Professionals - HAU assists students in obtaining vital experiences.

 

 

HAU is Growing

We are currently seeking someone for a full time position as Community Health Worker.  In this position, the employee works collaboratively with a team of health care professionals to provide patients with opportunities to stabilize and improve their health.  Assists individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Provides information on available resources, provides social support, advocates for individuals with health needs, and may provide services such as blood pressure screening.  Responsibilities will include case management, documentation of each patient contact, general health management skill building and the reduction of barriers to appropriate health care services.  Implement effective strategies for teaching “High Risk” uninsured and underinsured clients to access the appropriate level of health care, i.e. increase access to appropriate venues of health care and community based services; assist individuals in improving health status; and promote behavior change in utilizing the health care delivery system.  For a full job description, please click here.  To apply, please email resume and cover letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Our Mission

The Health Alliance for the Uninsured is a catalyst for improved health care services for those who otherwise would be unable to obtain them.

Our Vision

The Health Alliance for the Uninsured is to be a highly effective community organization that facilitates quality preventive and health care services to the medically underserved of Central Oklahoma.

Goals
  1. Increase physician visibility and participation
  2. Develop a fully integrated system of care, including clinics, hospitals, private providers with a connected data system/exchange
  3. Increase quality outcomes
  4. Raise awareness and understanding of the Health Alliance for the Uninsured in the community to increase financial support and partner participation