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ealth care costs are a major issue being faced by every state. Washington, however, is taking the lead in developing collaborative approaches to cutting costs while providing for better services for the low income and uninsured. The Governor’s office announced on April 15, 2011 that Washington has received a $1 million grant to integrate Medicare-Medicaid patient care. The award was made with funding made available through the federal health care reform law from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid. It will improve care for the state’s 137,000 elderly and disabled patients covered by both Medicare and Medicaid. The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services will use the grant to integrate delivery of services to these patients, including medical care, behavioral health and long-term care. “Washington is one of only fifteen states to receive this funding, which recognizes and builds on our tradition of health care innovation,” Gov. Chris Gregoire said. “With this money, we can continue to cut health care costs and improve care for our Medicare-Medicaid patients.” The grant will fund a multi-phase effort to boost care for these patients, known as dual eligibles, and reduce health care costs for both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. For more information contact the Governor’s Communications Office, 360-902-4136 § Notes From the Field Budget cuts and the loss of jobs over the past several years has impacted the need for dental services for those who are low income, seniors on Medicare or have no dental insurance. A promising collaborative model to address these needs is being developed in Spokane, Washington. The Spokane District Dental Society Foundation (SDDSF) is a non-profit whose mission is to “Promote improved oral health with increased opportunities for delivery of dental care to those in need in our community”. The IDEA clinic concept was created as a systematic way to increase p. ~ The Fundbook - WA | May 2011
access to dental care by bringing volunteer dentists, dental students, and the underserved/uninsured low income citizens of Spokane County together through collaboration with Universities and other non-profits. The IDEA Clinic brings private enterprise, community agencies, health organizations, educational programs, and the medical and dental societies together making it original in conception. Key Components: 1. A program of accessibility to dental care for the low-income population, 2. A systematic opportunity for Dentists to volunteer their services. 3. Comprehensive dental care to the low-income population, including general, emergency, and specialty dental care, including oral & maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, orthodontics, general/restorative, pediatric, oral medicine and facial pain, endodontics, and anesthesia. 4. Education of Dental Residents and dental students. 5. Development of a statewide model that provides collaborative efforts to improve access to care and treatment for dental disease that will be desired by other state dental organizations. No other community clinic has access to dental care by General and Specialty Dentists available for emergency and restorative care on a daily basis. It is the first program of its kind in the nation, where a professional dental foundation has joined forces with an operating clinic, both non-profit entities, to offer comprehensive dental care in an innovative setting, this increasing access to dental care for its citizens. Collaboration with the other agencies in the North East Community Center, add to the wraparound services provided there. In 2012, the value of Contributed Dental Services of $ 1,250,000 by 108 professional Dentists will provide services to 2000-2500 patients. Sliding scale fees, Medicaid, Insurance, and Federal wrap around money, Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) fees will provide ongoing revenue needed for sustainability. To find out more or ask questions about how this collaborative model was developed, go to the SDDSF website at http://goo.gl/BB1LL §
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The U.S. Census Bureau has released population, race and age data for Washington. Explore how The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codifi- the region has changed since 2000 with The Seattle cation of the general and permanent rules published Times’ interactive map, stories, videos and other rein the Federal Register by the executive depart- sources. Visit http://goo.gl/eLNrF § ments and agencies of the Federal Government. It is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas subThis article was contributed by Renee Bourque of ject to Federal regulation. Each volume of the CFR Bright Star Grant Consultants. Bright Star is very is updated once each calendar year and is issued on knowledgable of the grants and funding territory a quarterly basis. Grantwriters can use this web site in WA and works with local governments and to search to find the CFRs applicable to the proposal non-profits on grants-related services and capacity being written. This cross checking often results in building there. errors being avoided. These regulations are updated monthly. County and city officials who are managing federal grant awards can view and search the monthly updates on these regulations at http://goo.gl/BGF2O
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