Reports &
Publications
SURVIVAL STRATEGIES FOR
MICHIGAN’S HEALTH CARE SAFETY NET PROVIDERS:
A report
to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Foundation
(Issued
November, 2003)
by
Peter D. Jacobson, Vanessa Dalton, Julie
Berson-Grandand and Carol S. Weisman
The project examined
how changes in the health care environment are
influencing the strategic adaptations of health care
safety net organizations, and the implications for
access to health care among the uninsured and other
underserved groups.
It was concluded that health care safety net
services in Michigan are under severe pressure.
Short of national health insurance coverage, there
are no magic policy responses to alleviate the
pressure. Adaptive strategies will enable most to
survive and attempt to fulfill their mission, but
will not be sufficient to respond to increasing
demands for services. The complete version of this
document is available online at the following link:
Like-Minded Organizations
Volunteers in Health Care
Volunteers in Health Care is a nationwide, non-profit program established in 1997 as
a resource for health providers looking to organize or expand volunteer-led medical and
dental services in their communities, and it is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation. The website is an on-line resource where program organizers and leaders can
share their knowledge and experiences with one another, and find a wealth of relevant
news, tips, tools and resources.
Association
of Clinicians for the Underserved
The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved is a non-profit,
multi-disciplinary organization, established by the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
alumni, providers, and scholars. Although the primary emphasis is on clinicians who are
providing health care to medically underserved populations, ACU encourages all individuals
and organizations who are committed to the ACU mission and goals to join whether involved
in education, research, administration, community development, national, regional, and
state programs, or other services related to health care delivery.
Access
Project
The Access Project seeks to improve the health of our nation by assisting local
communities in developing and sustaining efforts that improve healthcare access and
promote universal coverage, with a focus on people who are without insurance.
University
of Kansas Work Group on Health Promotion and Community Development
This web site is maintained by the University of Kansas Work Group on Health
Promotion and Community Development in Lawrence, KS, and AHEC/Community Partners in
Amherst, Massachusetts. The site has been on line since 1995, and it continues to grow on
a weekly basis. Currently, the core of the Tool Box is the how-to tools. These how-to
sections use simple, friendly language to explain how to do the different tasks necessary
for community health and development. Additionally, you will find links to hundreds of
other helpful web pages and listservs in areas such as funding, health, education, and
community issues
Department of
Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's
principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human
services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
Volunteer Clinic Resource Center
This website is designed to assist with the the development and growth of volunteer
clinics.
Funding
Guidestar
Guidestar is a searchable database of more than 640,000 non-profit organizations in
the US.
Foundation
Center
The mission of the Foundation Center is to foster public
understanding of the foundation field by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and
disseminating information on foundations, corporate giving, and related subjects. Our
audiences include grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the
general public.
Chardon Press
Books and other resources on fund raising and organizing for social change.
Volunteers in Health Care
Many resources for free clinics, including grant programs.
Research
PubMed
PubMed is the National Library of Medicine's search service that
provides access to over 11 million citations in MEDLINE, PreMEDLINE, and other related
databases, with links to participating online journals.
The Reference Desk
A good source for finding information on the Web.
Children Now
Children Now utilizes research and mass communications to make the well being of
children a top priority across the nation.