Innovation continues to rule the day in Minnesota, a state known for its rich pioneering social spirit. Faced with a looming budget shortfalls with respect to its GAMC funding (a component of its Medicaid state dollars), its governor’s rogue unallotment process, and the cancelation of many employer-based coverage programs (for those still lucky enough to have jobs) — some communities in the state are utilizing that ethic and establishing local private-public partnerships to guarantee healthcare delivery to the uninsured.

Dubbed access-to-care plans, the care delivery programs are being sustained through the state’s Dept. of Human Services, which receives its grant funding from HHS. What’s interesting about this initiative is that each program appears to establish its own set of protocols and guidelines for its beneficiaries. Even those programs with generous levels of funding are still finding even more money via partnerships of local and municipal origins. Schools, employers, and participating healthcare systems form networks of care within which patients are enrolled. Preventive medical care is emphasized and the goal is optimal patient outcomes and care accessibility. It’s because of this last point that many primary care clinics are also on board. Very cool. | LINK

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