Access HealthColumbus
Assuring access to healthcare for vulnerable people in Franklin County
About - Our Mission
Our Mission
To improve access to health care, particularly for those most vulnerable, in our community.
Our Guiding Principles - We will
- Be a catalyst for health care access programs for low-income* uninsured people
- Be an advocate for vulnerable** people on policy issues that affect access to health care
- Create change related to health care access focusing on sustainable solutions
- Provide a forum for community organizations who promote access to health care
- Work jointly with others to achieve our mission, as appropriate
Our Priorities
Access HealthColumbus believes our community should continue working together and make investments in the following areas:
- Access to Regular Source of Health Care: support efforts to expand the supply of primary care (medical homes), prenatal, dental and vision services
- Access to Prescription Drugs: support efforts to expand supply of affordable prescription drugs
- Improve Coordination of “Sub-Systems”: support efforts to connect and coordinate health care across “sub-systems”
- Access to Affordable Health Insurance Coverage: support efforts to help employers and employees acquire coverage (especially small employers with less than 100 employees)
- Support Fundamental Change: support efforts to develop affordable and sustainable health care for all people in Franklin County
Our Shared Vision
Health care for all people in Franklin County that is affordable for individuals and sustainable for our community
* Low-income defined as Franklin County residents with family incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty level
** Vulnerable defined as Franklin County residents who are uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid enrollees, medically underserved, and those with special needs
